Subungual hematomasare the result of crush injuries to the fingers or toes. Bleeding from this type of injury occurs under the fingernail or toenail, and because it is trapped, pressure builds up, causing pain. Trephination, or drilling a hole through the nail to remove theblood clot, relieve...
Subungual hematomas are the result of crush injuries to the fingers or toes. Bleeding from this type of injury occurs under the fingernail or toenail, and because it is trapped, pressure builds up, causing pain. Trephination, or drilling a hole through the nail to remove the blood clot, rel...
If the nail was removed, or if there is a large nail bruise, then the injured nail will probably fall off as a new nail grows back. It will take four to six months for a new fingernail to grow back, and 12 months for a new toenail. Infection can occur. This is more common with ...