Grade V Onychocryptosis: Surgical Treatment of an Exuberant Case

Authors : Jacqueline Sarmento Fernandes*, Ana Carolina da Silva Medina, Laura de Oliveira Ferreira de Sá and Renan Minotto
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Abstract
Onychocryptosis is a frequently diagnosed nail condition [1] associated with pain and inflammation in nail folds. Numerous
hypotheses about its pathogenesis have been put forward [2]. Several classifications exist for the severity of onychocryptosis,
the most recent of which is proposed by Kline in 2008, which included risks of complication and treatment approaches [3].
Management of onychocryptosis is closely related to the severity of the condition: early stages may be treated with a
conservative approach, whereas advanced stages may require surgical intervention. Nevertheless, no consensus exists on
specific treatments for each stage [2].