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Effects of mechanical trauma on nails
Author(s) -
Adams Robert M.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
american journal of industrial medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 104
eISSN - 1097-0274
pISSN - 0271-3586
DOI - 10.1002/ajim.4700080405
Subject(s) - medicine
The nails are useful “tools” in many occupations, but because of their exposed position are vulnerable to mechanical and chemical traumas. This review deals with the common injuries and disorders of the nails in the workplace. Information is given regarding the occupations in which damage to nails is most likely to occur.