Question

jane accidentally closed the car door on her finger. the nail on that finger eventually fell off and one year later that nail grew back distorted. what nail structure has possibly been permanently damaged?

Answer 1

It is likely that the nail matrix, also known as the nail root, has been permanently damaged.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nail matrix is the area at the base of the nail where new cells are produced that eventually become the nail plate. If this area is damaged, it can cause the nail to grow back distorted or deformed.