> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.theplasticsfella.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # thePlasticsPaper - February 6th - URL: https://www.theplasticsfella.com/february-6th/ - Published: 2022-02-06T10:23:09.000Z - Updated: 2022-02-06T11:07:20.000Z - Description: Curated evidence-based Plastic Surgery, direct to your inbox. It's hard to keep up-to-date. thePlasticsPaper sends you 1 email per week - just the highlights! - Author: PlasticsFella - Tags: thePlasticsPaper **In this Week's Edition** 1\. โœ๏ธ [Letter from P'Fella](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper/february-6th/#a-letter-from-pfella) \- saying no to sponsors? 2\. ๐Ÿ“ [Articles of the Week](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper/february-6th/#articles-of-the-week) \- it's a hand theme this week. 3\. ๐Ÿง [Weekly Quiz Competition](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper/february-6th/#weekly-quiz-competition) \- updated leaderboard 4\. ๐Ÿ”  [Wordle for Plastics Surgeons](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper/february-6th/#wordle-for-plastic-surgeons) \- win merch! 4\. ๐ŸŽญ [Upcoming Events](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper/february-6th/#upcoming-events) \- 19 courses and webinars 5\. ๐Ÿฃ [Tweets of the Week](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper/february-6th/#tweets-of-the-week) \- memes, images, ideas. 6\. ๐Ÿš€ [New features ](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper/february-6th/#new-feature)\- thePlasticsClub (invite only) 7\. ๐Ÿ› [Merch](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/theplasticspaper/february-6th/#new-merch) \- support the mission! Limited supply. ## โœ๏ธ ## A Letter from P'Fella ### Saying no to sponsors? During the week, I put out a [tweet](https://twitter.com/PlasticsFella/status/1489657729635524613?s=20&t=bp0Ju8n5Zg8LPNbGGyv-SA&ref=theplasticsfella.com). **The question was simple,** should P'Fella allow companies to sponsor/advertise in this weekly newsletter? **The result was surprising.** ยท 71 people voted. ยท 54% felt taking money to grow the platform is a good idea. ยท 46% wanted thePlasticsFella to stay independent. Tbh, I was pretty surprised by this! I felt the significant majority (>90%) would want thePlasticsFella to stay totally independent. **There is something romantic about being an "indie".** Perhaps some voters could see the potential of extra money coming into the platform to help it grow. After all, it is a not-for-profit educational platform so all money is reinvested into it. After a lot of thought, **thePlasticsFella will stay independent**. This is the right direction. If you think this is a good or bad idea, just reply to this email - would love to hear your thoughts!! --- ## ๐Ÿ“ ## Articles of the Week ### Let's focus on hand this week **Digit Replantation under Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia** Huang, Hui-Fu M.D.; Matschke, Jan [PRS Journal,](https://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Fulltext/2022/01000/Digit%5FReplantation%5Funder%5FWide%5FAwake%5FLocal.22.aspx?WT.mc%5Fid=HPxADx20100319xMP&ref=theplasticsfella.com) Jan 2022. **Aim**: To show the WALANT is a suitable option for replants. **Methods**: Finger replants underwent LA or GA. Outcomes were success, waiting and operative times **Results**: 51 patients (16 WALANT, 35 GA) with an average success rate of 76% and operation time of 207 minutes. **Conclusions**: it is a feasible option for single-digits in a select group of patients with sharp amputations. **5th Metacarpal neck fractures RCT - should I buddy strap?** Martรญnez-Catalรกn et al. [Journal of Hand Surgery](https://www.jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-5023%2820%2930280-X/fulltext?ref=theplasticsfella.com), July 2020\. **Aim**: Compare functional outcomes of buddy taping versus reduction and cast immobilization for 5th metacarpal neck fractures. **Methods**: fractures with <70ยบ volar angulation and no rotational deformity were randomized and assessed using DASH. **Results**: 72 patients were assessed for range of motion, pain, grip strength, return to work, radiographic angulation, and complication rate. **Conclusion**: No benefit of fixation over taping --- ## ๐Ÿค“ ## Weekly Quiz Competition ### โ€ŒFellow plastics geeks, here is this week's question. The leaderboard is hotting up. **175+ of your peers on it**. Every so often, the leader will be getting a pretty sweet prize. **just a heads up... it's a little bit hard this week!!** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a0/9f/a09fd7b4-d396-4b28-aed3-b87e20483292/content/images/2022/02/thePlastics-Quiz-Weekly.png) [See this week's question](https://quiz.theplasticsfella.com/?ref=theplasticsfella.com) --- ## ๐Ÿ”  ## Wordle for Plastic Surgeons ### Created specifically for Plastics! p.s - share your results on Twitter and [@plasticsfella.](http://twitter.com/plasticsfella?ref=theplasticsfella.com) The winner gets some pretty cool merch ๐Ÿ”ฅ ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a0/9f/a09fd7b4-d396-4b28-aed3-b87e20483292/content/images/2022/02/thePlasticsPaper-Logo-28-1.png) [Click here to play](https://mywordle.me/?word=gkzup&ref=theplasticsfella.com) --- ## ๐ŸŽญ ## Upcoming Events ### 19 Webinars, Conferences, and Courses 1. [BSSH Hand Infection ](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN%5FI7mmAnNPR3G3WkpTNkDsxw?ref=theplasticsfella.com)\- Zoom, Feb 2022\. 2. [Edinburgh Hand Course](http://www.bapras.org.uk/professionals/training-and-education/courses-meetings-and-events/the-edinburgh-hand-course?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- Edinburgh, Feb 2022 3. [BSSH Arthritis Workshop](https://mailchi.mp/bssh/bssh-spring-2021-abstract-submissions-open-10172149?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- Manchester, Feb 2022. 4. [AWR Conference](http://www.bapras.org.uk/professionals/training-and-education/bapras-events/awr-europe-february-2022?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- London, Feb 2022\. 5. [MWSPS Annual Meeting](https://www.mwsps.org/events/mwsps-annual-meeting?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- UT, USA Feb 2022 6. [ASPS In-Service Exam](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/for-medical-professionals/education/events/in-service-exam-for-surgeons?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- Virtual, March 2022. 7. [ASPS Spring Meeting](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/for-medical-professionals/education/events/spring-meeting?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- Virtual, March 2022. 8. [AAPS Centennial Meeting](https://meeting.aaps1921.org/?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- San Diego, April 2022. 9. [BAAPS Masterclass in Aesthetic Practice ](https://baaps.org.uk/about/events/1475/masterclass%5Fin%5Faesthetic%5Fpractice%5Fmanagement%5Fby%5Fbaaps%5Fsupport?ref=theplasticsfella.com)\- London, May 2022\. 10. [RACS 90th Annual Scientific Conference](https://plasticsurgery.org.au/event/racs-90th-annual-scientific-congress-2022/?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- Brisbane, May 2022. 11. [British Burns Association Annual Meeting](http://www.bapras.org.uk/professionals/training-and-education/courses-meetings-and-events/british-burn-association---annual-meeting-2022?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- Bristol, May 2022\. 12. [Australian ASPS Congress - Goldcoast, June 2022](https://plasticsurgery.org.au/event/plastic-surgery-congress/?ref=theplasticsfella.com) 13. [Aesthetics In-Service Exam](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/for-medical-professionals/education/events/life-long-learning-exercise?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- Virtual, June 2022. 14. [ISAPS World Congress](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiHkYPAlpP1AhUBiFwKHTR8B1gQFnoECAIQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.isapsistanbul2022.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw1KHPezm4hISqyTxqmknhFY) \- Istanbul, July 2022 15. [ICCPCA Cleft Congress](https://cleft2022.com/iccpca-webinar/?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- Edinburgh, July 2022 16. [ASSH Annual Meeting](https://www.assh.org/annualmeeting/s/?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- Boston, September 2022. 17. [BAAPS Annual Conference 2022](https://baaps.org.uk/about/events/1477/baaps%5Fannual%5Fconference%5F2022?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- London, September 2022\. 18. [Plastic Surgery, The Meeting](https://www.plasticsurgerythemeeting.com/?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- Boston, October 2022. 19. [AEC Limb Reconstruction](http://www.bapras.org.uk/professionals/training-and-education/bapras-events/aec-5-1-limb-reconstruction?ref=theplasticsfella.com) \- Virtual, October 2022 --- ## ๐Ÿฃ ## Tweets of the Week ### Here are 4 tweets you might have missed! > [pic.twitter.com/LfEdSr6aL1](https://t.co/LfEdSr6aL1?ref=theplasticsfella.com) > > โ€” Stefan Tigges (@StefanTigges) [February 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/StefanTigges/status/1489655098468974600?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=theplasticsfella.com) > Remember, kids [pic.twitter.com/TvADrJu3J3](https://t.co/TvADrJu3J3?ref=theplasticsfella.com) > > โ€” Dr. Longissimus (@DrLongissimus) [February 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/DrLongissimus/status/1489650024191561732?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=theplasticsfella.com) > Iโ€™ve reached this point of paper writing [pic.twitter.com/ID2wolfL7K](https://t.co/ID2wolfL7K?ref=theplasticsfella.com) > > โ€” Kaley Brauer ๐Ÿ’ซ (@kaleybrauer) [February 2, 2022](https://twitter.com/kaleybrauer/status/1488920789420281860?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=theplasticsfella.com) > pick a fracture and tell us how you wound treat it... [pic.twitter.com/gRTNJkOWGZ](https://t.co/gRTNJkOWGZ?ref=theplasticsfella.com) > > โ€” thePlasticsFella (@PlasticsFella) [February 5, 2022](https://twitter.com/PlasticsFella/status/1489963284165890052?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=theplasticsfella.com) --- ## ๐Ÿš€ ## New Feature ### thePlasticsClub - an invite-only community. ๐Ÿคญ If you want to get access, just reply "YES" to this email. It's a **new** feature, still young but eager to grow! For the next couple of months, the focus will be on **[interview](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/interview/)** preparation. Over time, this will expand to other areas of plastic surgery training. Forums and communities are a great place to **learn** and **engage** with your peers. So don't be shy! Here is what it looks like. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a0/9f/a09fd7b4-d396-4b28-aed3-b87e20483292/content/images/2022/01/Untitled-design-31.png) Reply "YES" to this email if you want access :) --- ## ๐Ÿ› ## New Merch This is P'Fella's second "[merch drop](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/swag/)". ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Reply "MERCH" to this email if you want some merch! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a0/9f/a09fd7b4-d396-4b28-aed3-b87e20483292/content/images/2022/02/surgical-checklist-3-2.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a0/9f/a09fd7b4-d396-4b28-aed3-b87e20483292/content/images/2022/02/Screenshot-2022-02-06-at-10.11.40.png) --- ---