Audits are similar to pressure sores - not really that exciting, but an essential part of the Plastic Surgery curriculum. This section will focus on the commonly asked audit questions to help build your answer.
Delve into ulnar nerve pathology to understand its anatomy, potential compression sites, and clinical manifestations. Learn to identify compression locations, make evidence-based decisions on investigations, and explore both nonsurgical and surgical treatment strategies
Explore this week's P'Fella digest: Discover why female surgeons are gaining the spotlight, unravel the mystery of ganglion cysts, and get a sneak peek into our game-changing flashcard system. Dive in for a blend of insights, quizzes, and AI revelations!
Comparing wrist ganglia treatments: traditional surgery vs. triamcinolone injections in a study of 219 patients. Discover which method offers fewer side effects and lower recurrence.
In this scenario, learners will diagnose and manage a ganglion cyst, determine its origin, understand its causes, select appropriate investigations, and make evidence-based treatment decisions.
The VRAM Flap is a Type III Mathes & Nahai myocutaneous flap. This article details its indications, anatomy, and surgical technique.
Get insights in the the impact of surgical smoke, deep dive on scaphoids, 9 upcoming events & P'Fella answers your questions.
This study investigates surgical versus non-surgical treatments for scaphoid fractures, focusing on those with displacements of 2mm or less. The multicenter randomized trial shows no significant difference in pain and function beyond 12 weeks, but surgical fixation can increase complications.
Get insights in the "numbers game" of surgical perfection, contentious debate on mallet fractures, discover AI-melanoma, and upcoming events.
In this study, the authors show a high incidence of osteoarthritis and reduced mobility following non-surgical treatment of Mallet Finger Fractures, but with minimal impact on patient-reported outcomes.
Explore the impact of copy-pasting in medical records, understand high-risk BCC, and discover upcoming AI-driven advancements in plastic surgery in this week's thePlasticsPaper edition
Also this week: 3 important publications to read, AI generated images and much more. Get weekly updates on plastic surgery delivered straight to your inbox with thePlasticsPaper. This curated, evidence-based newsletter saves you time by bringing you the most important highlights this week.
Also this week, The Sunday Quiz with updated leaderboard, new events, and 3 must read articles of the week.
Study highlights need for interventions/training to improve coping skills/support for surgeons & staff after intraoperative errors. Effective strategies: error disclosure, calmness, communication. Poor coping behaviors: anger, blame.
Uncover 5 research-backed audio study tips, challenge yourself with our Sunday Quiz, and explore top webinars, courses, and conferences. Catch the first episode of "Prep with P'Fella," AI-generated melanoma images, and intriguing articles
In this study, the authors show that oral propranolol effectively treats infantile hemangiomas in 60% of participants compared to 4% with placebo in a randomized controlled trial.
Get weekly updates on plastic surgery delivered straight to your inbox with thePlasticsPaper. This curated, evidence-based newsletter saves you time by bringing you the most important highlights this week.
Journal club provides detailed summaries and engages in insightful discussions on the benefits and limitations of important plastic surgery publications.
