Nail, Small

Definition:

Objective: A nail that is diminished in length and width

Comments:

This is a bundled term but is retained because of its common usage. This term may be used when the width and length are reduced, although it may be preferable to code the patient as having both Short nail and Narrow nail. Standards for newborns were identified [Seaborg and Bodurtha, [1989]] but none were identified for older persons. Therefore, for newborns, this could be objective, but this is rarely measured. The affected digits should be specified.

Synonyms:

• Micronychia

Replaces:

• Hypoplastic Nails

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