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A simple sterile polypropylene fingernail substitute.

P Tos¹, S Artiaco, S Coppolino

¹UOD Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, ASO CTO-Maria Adelaide, Turin, Italy. pierluigi.tos@unito.it

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A polypropylene sheet effectively substitutes lost fingernails, protecting the nail bed and reducing pain during healing. This inexpensive and adaptable material ensures good cosmetic results and patient comfort.

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Dermatology

Background:

Traumatic nail injuries are common in clinical practice.
Fingernails can be lost or too damaged for reconstruction.
Nail substitutes are crucial for protecting the nail bed and managing pain.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of a polypropylene sheet as a fingernail substitute.
To assess the protective and cosmetic outcomes of using polypropylene for nail bed injuries.

Main Methods:

A polypropylene sheet was shaped to match the avulsed fingernail profile.
The sheet was thinned proximally for easy insertion and a drainage hole was created.
The substitute was applied to eight patients and typically removed after one month.

Main Results:

No complications were reported with the polypropylene device.
Patients experienced good fingertip protection and pain reduction during healing.
The regenerated fingernails showed good cosmetic appearance in most cases.

Conclusions:

Polypropylene foil is a sterile, inexpensive, and readily available option for fingernail substitution.
It provides effective protection to the nail bed during the healing process.
This method meets functional expectations, offering a viable solution for traumatic nail avulsions.