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Accessory Structures of the Skin: Nails
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2023
Nails are one of the important accessory structures of the skin. They are hard, protective structures that cover the dorsal surface of the distal phalanges of fingers and toes. Nails are composed of specialized keratinized cells and serve various functions, including protection, sensation, and manual dexterity. The main components of a nail include the following. Nail Plate: The nail plate is the visible portion of the nail that extends beyond the fingertips or toes. It is a hard, translucent...
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An Intramedullary Locking Nail for Standardized Fixation of Femur Osteotomies to Analyze Normal and Defective Bone Healing in Mice
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Cited by 10 •
2016
This protocol describes an osteosynthesis technique using an intramedullary locking nail for standardized fixation of femur osteotomies, which can be used to analyze normal and defective bone healing in mice.
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Treatment with Locking Intramedullary Nailing for Intertrochanteric Fracture of the Femur Utilizing a New Awl with a Distal Positioner
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2025
Here, we present a protocol for accessing the guidewire of intramedullary femoral nailing in obese patients using an in-house designed awl. Using the new awl with a distal positioner for the guidewire insertion and opening the bone can increase efficiency in inserting the guidewire and reduce the difficulty of surgery.
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Fabrication of a Bioactive, PCL-based "Self-fitting" Shape Memory Polymer Scaffold
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Cited by 33 •
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Scaffolds capable of fitting within cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) bone defects while exhibiting osteoconductivity and bioactivity are of interest. This protocol describes the preparation of a shape memory scaffold based on polycaprolactone diacrylate (PCL-DA) using a solvent-casting particulate-leaching (SCPL) method employing a fused salt template and application of a bioactive polydopamine coating.
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Natural Selection - Student Protocol
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2019
Simulating Natural Selection ExpandTo begin, cut the white, black, and gray pipe cleaners into quarters, which should produce a total of 100 pieces that are 3 inches long. Then, cut the green pipe cleaners in the quantities and lengths specified in the video, taking care to minimize waste. This approximates a normal distribution of lengths and should result in an additional 100 pieces total. NOTE: One 12-inch pipe cleaner should yield multiple lengths, for example, a 5-inch piece and a 7-inch...
FAQs
Liquid preparations wet the nail plate and nearby material, helping lift or loosen surface contaminants. Physical action then removes the loosened material, while brushes or other implements can reach beneath the free edge and along the periungual skin. This combined sequence improves cleaning while supporting a gentler approach than forceful scraping.
A liquid formulation and a brush perform complementary functions. The liquid helps lift or loosen material on the surface, whereas a brush or similar implement provides direct physical removal beneath the free edge and along the nail folds. Selecting one or combining both depends on where the contaminant is located and which action is needed.
The nail folds lie next to the nail and can be exposed to the same physical action used to dislodge debris. Excessive or poorly controlled contact may cause abrasion or irritation, so technique should focus on removing surface material without scrubbing aggressively. Protecting these tissues preserves the intended hygiene benefit and supports clinical handling.
Begin by wetting the relevant material when a liquid preparation is used, then use an appropriate brush or implement to dislodge loosened debris from the nail plate, beneath the free edge, and along the periungual skin. The cleaned surface improves visibility while the technique protects the nail and adjacent skin from unnecessary abrasion.
Its value extends beyond routine hygiene. Cleaning can improve visibility during examination, remove surface contamination during specimen collection, and support preparation for a wound or procedure. These uses make the nail and surrounding folds easier to assess or handle, while the cleaning method still needs to avoid damaging the nail or nearby skin.
For routine hygiene, the process removes dirt, oils, keratinous debris, and other removable contaminants from exposed nail surfaces and nearby folds. Its clinical contribution is not only cleanliness: reducing this surface material can make the area easier to inspect and maintain. Gentle handling remains important because hygiene should not introduce abrasion or irritation.