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Hit finger with hammer, will i need fingernail removed?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possibly: Removal of the nail plate after trauma usually is indicated if there is significant evidence or suspicion of a nail bed laceration. Removing the nail plate would provide access to the laceration for repair. Subsequently, many physicians will reattach the nail plate on a temporary basis for protection of the healing laceration.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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