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- Title
Traumatic Thumb Nail Injury in a 6-year-old Boy and Subsequent Healing Process: A Case Report.
- Authors
Leong Yee Leng
- Abstract
Introduction: This presents a case of a 6-year-old boy who sustained a traumatic injury to his thumb nail due to being pressed by a car door while closing the car door. Case description: The injury resulted in damage to the nail bed, necessitating observation and management over a period of 3 months. Shedding and regrowth process of the injured nail, as well as the activities the boy was able to perform during the healing period, were recorded. Observational data was collected through regular follow-up appointments with the boy and through parental reports. The healing process involved stages of nail discoloration, detachment, and subsequent regrowth. Despite the injury, the boy was able to engage in various age-appropriate activities, albeit with some modifications to accommodate the injury. Conclusion: This case study contributes to the understanding of nail injuries in pediatric patients and highlights the resilience and adaptability of children in coping with such injuries.
- Subjects
NAILS (Anatomy); THUMB; HEALING; CHILD patients; WOUNDS &; injuries
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2024, Vol 20, p125
- ISSN
1675-8544
- Publication type
Article