Is Hyperkeratosis of the First and Fifth Toenails a Neuropathic Manifestation Associated with L5–S1 Nerve Root Compression? A Case Series
Hyperkeratosis and discoloration of the first and fifth toenails in patients with L5-S1 disc herniation may reflect neuropathic influence on nail morphology. These findings may serve as clinically useful markers for identifying the level of nerve root involvement.
Authors
- Ceyda Tetik Aydoğdu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7192-9066)
- Orhan Yilmaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7764-3229)
- Ozan Aydoğdu
- Miray Kendir
Institutions
- Muğla University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Skin Appendage Disorders
- Published
- 2025-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000550213
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00