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Flexor Tendon Injury Repair

public – 4 min read

Flexor Tendon Injury Repairs are best described by the zone of injury, suture technique, and suture materials.

Dec 30, 2021

Lower Eyelid Reconstruction

public – 6 min read

Lower Eyelid Reconstruction involve direct closure, graft, or flaps. This depends on the size, location, and depth of the defect.

Dec 28, 2021

Cervical Lymph Nodes of the Neck

public – 4 min read

Cervical Lymph Nodes of the neck can provide diagnostics clues to the origin of the pathology. There are a total of 7 levels, which this article discusses.

Dec 13, 2021

VRAM Flap

public – 6 min read

The VRAM Flap is a Type III Mathes & Nahai myocutaneous flap. This article details its indications, anatomy, and surgical technique.

Dec 13, 2021

Zones of the Hand (Flexor and Extensor)

public – 3 min read

There are 5 Flexor and 9 Extensor Zones of the Hand. They are used to describe the location of a tendon injury, guide post-operative therapy and predict prognosis.

Dec 6, 2021

Craniosynostosis

public – 7 min read

Craniosynostosis is the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures. It most commonly involves the sagittal suture. It can be isolated or part of a syndrome.

Nov 27, 2021

Types & Classification of Flaps

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A flap can be classified or described by its tissue composition, vascularity, type of movement, and location in relation to the defect. This article details these classifications with illustrations and examples.

Sep 8, 2021

PIPJ Anatomy

public – 4 min read

The proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) is a bicondylar, synovial, hinge joint. It is stabilized by the volar plate, collateral ligaments, and joint capsule. This article details the anatomy of the PIPJ.

Aug 16, 2021

Radial Nerve Palsy

public – 8 min read

A Radial Nerve Palsy can be classified as "high or low". This article details anatomical differences, diagnosis and treatment options.

May 31, 2021

Microtia

public – 7 min read

Microtia is a congenital hypoplastic malformation of the ear. This article details the assessment, classification, and surgical management of microtia.

May 2, 2021

Gracilis Flap

public – 4 min read

This article details the anatomy, technique, indications, benefits and disadvantages of the gracilis flap.

May 1, 2021

Principles of Chest Wall Reconstruction

public – 8 min read

The goal of chest wall reconstruction is to achieve a functional and aesthetic outcome by focusing on skeletal support, soft tissue coverage, and patient optimization.

Apr 25, 2021

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