Nail Bed Repair and Pediatric Finger Injuries

A study on nail bed repair in children showed that replacing the nail may not be necessary after a nail bed injury. Current practice involves removing, suturing, and replacing the nail, but the study questioned this approach. The research conducted a multi-center randomized trial, focusing on a surgical intervention in pediatrics. It aimed to evaluate the need for nail replacement, with results showing no significant difference in infection rates or cosmetic appearance at 12 months, questioning the necessity of nail replacement in nail bed injuries.