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Ingrowing toenails and tetraplegia.

D Jaffray, W el Masri

    Paraplegia
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Nearly half of tetraplegic patients develop ingrowing toenails after spinal cord injury. This article details the characteristics of this frequent post-injury complication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Neurology
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Spinal cord injuries can lead to various secondary health issues.
    • Ingrowing great toenails (onychocryptosis) are a common podiatric condition.
    • The incidence of ingrowing toenails in tetraplegic patients is not well-documented.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the occurrence of ingrowing great toenails in patients with tetraplegia.
    • To describe the clinical features and potential causes of this condition in the context of spinal cord injury.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of patient records at a spinal injuries clinic.
    • Clinical examination of tetraplegic patients to assess for ingrowing toenails.
    • Analysis of injury characteristics and time of onset for onychocryptosis.

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    Main Results:

    • Nearly 50% of examined tetraplegic patients presented with ingrowing great toenails.
    • The onset of ingrowing toenails was frequently reported after the spinal cord injury.
    • Specific features of the condition in this patient group were observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Ingrowing great toenails represent a significant and common complication following spinal cord injury in tetraplegic individuals.
    • Early recognition and management of onychocryptosis are important in the care of spinal cord injury patients.