Camptodactyly: Features, Classification, & Management
Camptodactyly is the progressive flexion deformity of the PIPJ. This article details the aetiology, features, classification, and management of this congenital hand condition.
Syndactyly: Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Syndactyly is the fusion of soft tissue and bone of the finger. This article details the aetiology, diagnosis, and treatment of syndactyly.
Flexor Tenosynovitis - Clinical Scenario
A 40-year-old tree surgeon presents with left index finger swelling and pain following a recent injury, suggestive of flexor tenosynovitis. Diagnosis focuses on rapid identification and management of this potentially severe infection.
Necrotising Fasciitis - Clinical Scenario
A 45-year-old male presents with severe pain, swelling, and blistering of the right leg after a minor injury, suggesting necrotising fasciitis. Immediate clinical focus is on identifying pathognomonic signs and initiating swift, effective treatment.
Necrotising Fasciitis: Classification, Diagnosis, & Treatment.
Necrotising fasciitis is a severe infection causing tissue death. Symptoms include severe pain and rapid tissue destruction, requiring immediate medical and surgical intervention to prevent high mortality.
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Thumb Hypoplasia: Blauth Classification, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Thumb hypoplasia is congenital undergrowth of the thumb. This article details its diagnosis, classification, and treatment.
Craniosynostosis: Anatomy, Classification, & Investigations
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.
Microtia: Causes, Classifications, & Surgery
Microtia is a congenital hypoplastic malformation of the ear. This article details the assessment, classification, and surgical management of microtia.
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Pharyngeal (Branchial) Arches: Grooves & Pouches
Pharyngeal arches (branchial arches) provide nerve, artery, bone and muscle to the craniofacial development. This article explores arches, pouches and grooves.
Breast Anatomy: Landmarks, Arteries, Nerves, & Illustrations
The breast is a composition of alveoli, lobules and lobes. It receives blood and sensory supply from a diverse number of arteries and nerves.
Infantile Haemagioma: Aetiology, Clinical Presentation, & Management
Infantile haemangiomas are benign proliferative tumours. This article details their aetiology, clinical features, investigations and management.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): Aetiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, & Follow-up
Basal cell carcinomas are the most common skin cancer. This article details their aetiology, diagnosis and treatment options.
Scaphoid Anatomy: Clinical, Radiological & Surgical
The scaphoid bone, as the largest carpal bone in the proximal carpal row, is crucial in the wrist's mechanical integrity. This article explores scaphoid bone's anatomy, mechanics, and significance.
Melanoma: Diagnosis, Features, Sentinel Node, & Staging
Melanoma is a malignant proliferation of melanocytes. This article details the features, diagnosis, role of sentinel node biopsy, and staging.
Ganglion Cysts of the Hand & Wrist: Diagnosis and Treatment
Ganglion cysts are common soft tissue tumors in the hand, often linked to joint capsules or tendons. Their diagnosis is primarily clinical. Treatment options are observation, aspiration, injection & surgical excision.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Anatomy, Clinical Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a compression neuropathy of the ulnar nerve at the level of the elbow. This article reviews the current literature in relation to anatomy, clinical diagnosis, and treatment options of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.
Intrinsic "Plus" Hand: Anatomy, Aetiology, and Management
"Intrinsic Plus" is a condition caused by tight interossei and lumbricals, leading to MCPJ hyperflexion and PIPJ hyperextension, managed through therapies or surgical procedures like intrinsic release to alleviate symptoms and restore hand function.
Tuberous Breast Deformity: Features, Classification, and Surgery
This article explores tuberous breast correction, detailing aesthetic improvement strategies and symmetry via specific surgical techniques, guided by Von Heimburg's classification for precise and optimal outcomes.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS)is a technique pioneered by Dr. Frederic Mohs in the 1930s. This article explores the indications, techniques & advantages.
Anatomy of Hard and Soft Palate: Bones, Muscle, Artery, and Nerves
The hard and soft palate is composed of bone and soft tissue. This article details structures, neuromuscular supply and abnormal anatomy.
Maxillary Reconstruction: Anatomy, Classifications, and Algorithms
Maxillary reconstruction aims to recreate soft tissue and bone. This article details anatomy, indications for resection, classification and treatment algorithms of the Maxilla.
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Key Notes on Plastic Surgery - Book Review
"Key Notes on Plastic Surgery" is a comprehensive guide to the field of plastic surgery, authored by Adrian Richards and Hywel Dafydd.
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4 Best Resources for Plastic Surgery Residency Interviews.
Online Plastic Surgery interviews resources are the best way to prepare for your residency interview. This article details the best methods and resources to prepare for your ST3 or residency interview.
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