A Modified Anchor Taping Technique for Distal Onychocryptosis

Cutis. 2021 Sep;108(3):159-160. doi: 10.12788/cutis.0330.

Abstract

Onychocryptosis most commonly affects the lateral nail folds and often can be treated with conservative measures, such as anchor taping. Distal onychocryptosis of the fingernail is less common and often is a delayed complication of nail surgery; treatment of this variant has not been as well described in the literature. We present a modified anchor taping method used to treat distal onychocryptosis of the fingernail.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Nails
  • Nails, Ingrown* / surgery
  • Research Design