Zook E G
Institute for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield 62794-9653, USA.
J Hand Ther. 2000 Oct-Dec;13(4):269-75. doi: 10.1016/s0894-1130(00)80018-6.
The fingernail and toenail are unique to primates. The anatomy and physiology of the nail must be understood for nail care to be effective. The most common cause of deformity of the nail bed is trauma, which requires careful suturing and postoperative care if the desired results are to be achieved. Congenital anomalies, tumors, and infection can also cause nail deformities and can frequently be corrected or improved surgically.
指甲和趾甲是灵长类动物所特有的。为了有效地护理指甲，必须了解指甲的解剖学和生理学知识。甲床畸形最常见的原因是外伤，如果要达到理想的效果，就需要仔细缝合和术后护理。先天性异常、肿瘤和感染也会导致指甲畸形，并且通常可以通过手术进行矫正或改善。
