A member asked:

5 mo ago a horse stepped on my foot. my big toe nail fell off. there is still no sign of the nail. how long before it grows back? will it ever?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Time will tell.: If the matrix was destroyed it may not, or if it does possibly in a weird shape or thickness....

Answered 3/14/2016

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

May Not: Sounds like the injury killed the nail root.

Answered 3/14/2016

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