Nail changes in casted and braced clubfoot: A preliminary study Anil Agarwal et al Foot and Ankle Surgery; Article in Press Quote: Highlights ?Certain nail changes in idiopathic clubfoot might be etiologically linked to casting and bracing. ?Some of the nail changes might require urgent medical care and thus observation of nails should be a part of routine examination in clubfoot. ?While casting/bracing clubfoot, care should be taken to preserve a wider space for toe movement so as to prevent micro trauma to the nail or accumulation of sweat around toes.
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Toenail changes with clubfoot treatment