Author, date, and country | Patient group | Study type | Outcomes | Key results | Study weaknesses |
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O'Shaughnessy M et al, 1990, Ireland | 64 finger tip injuries in patients aged 1–81 years | Retrospective | Cosmetic appearance | No difference | Objective scoring mechanism lacking |
10 with nails v 54 without | observational | Nail length | No difference | Included both adults and children |