What is the definition or description of: nail laceration?

Nail laceration: The nail is composed of multiple parts. The nail plate is the hard part that you see and feel on the outside. Then there is the nail germinal and sterile matrix, which cause the nail to develop and give it a shiny appearance. A nail laceration can involve any and/or all of these structures. Some of these lacerations can be left alone, but some will leave nail deformities or growth difficulties.

Nail Bed Laceration: A nail bed laceration is an injury to the tissue that the nail sits on top of. This can indicate an underlying bone fracture. The nail bed needs to be repaired to assure proper growth of the fingernail.

Cut nailed: This is an an injury of the nailed which is the soft tissue underlying te nail plate. It is frequently associated with a distal phalanx fracture that should be addressed at time of repair. There are 2 portions to the nail bed: the germinal or sterol matrix. While to the latter, usually heals well with repair, the former may result in permanent nail plate deformity.

Cut nail bed: This is an an injury of the nailed which is the soft tissue underlying te nail plate. It is frequently associated with a distal phalanx fracture that should be addressed at time of repair. There are 2 portions to the nail bed: the germinal or sterol matrix. While to the latter, usually heals well with repair, the former may result in permanent nail plate deformity.