Nail Surgery

A comprehensive practical guide to all types of nail surgery, including some cosmetic procedures, this is a master-class for those wishing to perform nail surgery, with clear descriptions of each stage involved and of any complications and how to deal with them.

This thoroughly updated 4th Edition of this highly regarded text continues to provide the latest therapeutic and surgical information on nail disease and disorders. It expands and updates all areas of onychology, including the newest in diagnostic techniques for nail diseases, a segment of dermatology that not only proves more difficult than cutaneous disorders but also is an exciting and innovative area on the frontier of skin research. Scher and Daniel's Nails: Diagnosis, Surgery, Therapy provides an update of therapeutic advances to help the resident, practitioner, and related healthcare provider (podiatrist, nurse, primary care physician, and all involved in nail care). A major section is devoted to nail surgery and nail pathology, both of which have been behind compared to other aspects of dermatology. There is also extensive information on the billion dollar nail cosmetics industry, which will bring this text to the attention of all nail technicians (several hundred thousand in the US alone) as well as to cosmeticians and manufacturers.

Mohs Micrographic Surgery, an advanced treatment procedure for skin cancer, offers the highest potential for recovery--even if the skin cancer has been previously treated. This procedure is a state-of-the-art treatment in which the physician serves as surgeon, pathologist, and reconstructive surgeon. It relies on the accuracy of a microscope to trace and ensure removal of skin cancer down to its roots. This procedure allows dermatologists trained in Mohs Surgery to see beyond the visible disease and to precisely identify and remove the entire tumor, leaving healthy tissue unharmed. This procedure is most often used in treating two of the most common forms of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The cure rate for Mohs Micrographic Surgery is the highest of all treatments for skin cancer--up to 99 percent even if other forms of treatment have failed. This procedure, the most exact and precise method of tumor removal, minimizes the chance of regrowth and lessens the potential for scarring or disfigurement

This book discusses all therapeutic options regarding ingrowing toenails, from conservative to surgery. No single technique is promoted, but a rational approach according to the clinical presentation is proposed. The authors have a wide experience in nail surgery and master all published procedures. In this book they offer to the reader an algorithm of the management of ingrowing nails, as there is no “cure-all” procedure.​

This book is intended as a concise and practical guide to the treatment of nail problems through medical and surgical means. It is aimed at the general practitioner, dermatologist and podiatrist. The emphasis throughout is on practical procedures that are relatively simple, although some procedures are more complicated and require the additional advice of a tutor. For those wishing only a concise overview of the principal practical aspects of nail disease, there is no similar book available that digests the relevant practical points from larger works. After an introductory chapter on anatomy and physiology of the nail unit, the book then describes infections of the nails, signs of systemic disease manifesting in the nails, dermatological diseases of the nails, occupational nail disorders, cosmetology and nail tumours. Finally, a detailed section on 19 practical procedures are described step-by-step.

Guides the practitioner through the accurate diagnosis and successful treatment of the full spectrum of common and uncommon nail disorders. Provides guidance on today's best surgical therapies, expanded clinical coverage of onycholysis and chronic paronychia, and a useful review of the normal nail which considers structure and function, genetics, embryology and future developments.

Nail abnormalities are common and appearances can be difficult to diagnose with certainty. They may be a sign of an underlying internal disease or disorder so it is vital that correct diagnosis and treatment are achieved. This book is a comprehensive guide to the anatomy, infections, inflammatory disorders and tumours of the nail. Beginning with detailed discussion on nail evolution, anatomy, embryology, biochemistry, blood supply and functions, the following chapters examine numerous nail disorders in children and adults. The final chapters describe nail surgery and nail cosmetics, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of various products. The thorough text is further enhanced by numerous full colour illustrations, clinical pictures and dermatoscopic images, to assist learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to disorders of the nail Describes in detail the anatomy, embryology and functions of nail Discusses infections, inflammatory disorders and tumours in all age groups Separate chapters on nail surgery and nail cosmetics Includes more than 275 full colour illustrations, clinical pictures and dermatoscopic images

This is a comprehensive study manual for the operative surgery section of the MRCS examination. This unique text is set to the level of a basic surgical examination and the material is discussed in easy to access, simple and informative manner. The A-Z format means topics appear at random, mirroring the nature of the examination. For each operative procedure the basic principles, applied anatomy, indications and complications are discussed alongside an overview of technique. Frequently asked examination questions and practical tips for giving the fullest answer for the most marks are also included. Care has been taken to ensure compatibility with all UK syllabuses, and inclusion of material required for equivalent examinations internationally. This manual is an excellent source of information for use during personal study and self-testing, and as a teaching aid.