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Subungual Hematoma (Bleeding Under Nail) (cont.)

Medical Author:
Christina L Kukula, DO
Coauthor:
Scott D Fell, DO, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Steven C Gabaeff, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jeter (Jay) Pritchard Taylor III, MD

Exams and Tests

    • Often, an x-ray is taken to look for the possibility of a fracture (break) to the underlying bone.
    • X-raysdo not provide any information regarding the bleeding or hematoma formation underneath the nail.
  • Nailbed evaluation
    • Depending on the type of injury and the degree of the injury and how much blood forms under the nail, the doctor may decide to remove the nail to check the nailbed for lacerations (cuts).
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