Radial nerve palsy affects wrist, finger, and thumb extension. Diagnosis involves motor/sensory tests, NCS, and imaging. Treatment includes splinting, physiotherapy, nerve repair, or tendon transfers.
"This study breaks the silence surrounding sexual misconduct in plastic surgery training. It is time to identify sexual misconduct, intervene, and change the current permissive culture".
Become more knowledgeable, every Sunday. thePlasticsPaper curates the highlights of the week into a digestible and enjoyable format.
Become more knowledgeable, every Sunday. thePlasticsPaper curates the highlights of the week into a digestible and enjoyable format.
This article details the anatomy, technique, indications, benefits and disadvantages of the gracilis flap.
thePlasticsPaper is delivered to your inbox every Sunday. As Plastic Surgeons, we often don't have time to sit down and read all the developments during the week. This weekly newsletter brings you the highlights of evidence-based content in a concise and digestible format. Happy reading :)
Authors: Phillip G Arnold, Peter C Pairolero, General Thoracic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, USA Publication: October 1996. Free
Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures. This reviews the science of liposuction and its indications, techniques, and outcomes.
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A zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fracture is a fracture that involves the zygoma and its surrounding bones. They are the second most common facial fractures after nasal bones. This article details the anatomy, evaluation, and treatment.
Wow, what a week it has been in the Plastic Surgery world. A lot was happening in trending articles, recent publications, and some really good podcasts. These are all listed for you below. And of course, our weekly community data. Happy Reading!
The bilobed flap is a common reconstructive option for nasal tip defects. This article describes the indications, design, geometry, and modifications of this double transposition flap.
thePlasticsPaper is a weekly newsletter to the Plastic Surgery community. It focuses on topics from evidence-based content, journals, upcoming events, and personal notes from P'Fella.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most common upper extremity compression neuropathy. This article reviews the current literature in relation to anatomy, clinical diagnosis, and treatment options of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Pressure sores or ulcers are a chronic condition often seen in patients with poor mobility, hygiene, and perfusion to areas that receive increased pressures. This article references 22 peer-reviewed publications.
A concise review of an importan publication in PRS Journal by Som et al, in March 2021.
Fresh new look, even more features. One step closer to reaching the end-goal.
Swan-neck and Boutonnière deformities are caused by an imbalance in mechanics at the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ). This article explains their aetiology, features, biomechanics and treatment.
Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis is a key principle in paediatric craniofacial surgery. These articles explores techniques, types, biology & indications
5 Key Points – Velopharnygeal Insufficiency Velopharyngeal Insufficiency and its aetiology, clinic picture, diagnosis and management can be summarised in 5
Major adjuvant oncological trials in melanoma show a significant survival benefit in patients with completely resected stage III disease, as discussed here.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory condition of hair follicles. Treatment involves lifestyle changes, biologics and surgery.
Facial nerve's frontal or temporal branch has significant anatomical varation. This details its origin, course, innveration, clinical findings when injured.
