Protruded and nonprotruded subungual exostosis: Differences in surgical approach

Conclusions: In patients with a protruded subungual exostosis, the mass should be removed by a dorsal approach with the removal of the nail and injury to the nail bed should be repaired. In patients with a nonprotruded subungual exostosis, the mass should be excised through a "fish-mouth" type incision at the toe tip without an iatrogenic damage.
Source: Table of Contents : Indian Journal of Orthopaedics : 2007 - 41(1) - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research