Sarnow M R, Plotkin E L, Spinosa F A, Cohen R
New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York.
Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 1989 Apr;6(2):389-402.
There are a number of nail changes that can represent the presence of an underlying arthritic pathology. The changes may be secondary to the underlying pathology or its treatment. The astute practitioner should learn to recognize these findings in addition to other clinical presentations of the disease to aid in making a diagnosis. The podiatrist sees hundreds of nails each day. Knowledge of nail changes along with the salient features of these arthridities will aid the practitioner in diagnosing the appropriate arthritic process.
有许多指甲变化可表明存在潜在的关节炎病理状况。这些变化可能继发于潜在的病理状况或其治疗。除了该疾病的其他临床表现外，敏锐的从业者还应学会识别这些表现，以协助进行诊断。足病医生每天要看数百个指甲。了解指甲变化以及这些关节炎的显著特征将有助于从业者诊断出合适的关节炎病程。
