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.
Lower Eyelid Anatomy
The lower eyelid is a bilamellar structure composed of skin, muscle, tarsus and conjunctiva. This article details the anatomy, blood supply, and lacrimal system.
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.
Special Edition: Meet the new PlasticsFellows, behind the scenes podcast & future plans.
Also: Surgical Techniques, Basal Thumb Arthritis and Breast Recon Articles.
Basal Thumb Osteoarthritis: Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Treatment
Understanding thumb osteoarthritis: Covering anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, classification, and treatments including surgery and non-operative methods for improved joint function.
Flexor Tendon Injury: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Repair
Flexor Tendon Injury Repair is a common surgical operation in hand surgery. This article discusses diagnosis, surgical options, and post-operative recovery.
Posterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome/Palsy: Aetiology, Diagnosis and Management
Posterior Interosseous Nerve (PIN) Palsy is a syndrome characterised by a reduction in extensor movements of the fingers. It most commonly due to a compression at the radial tunnel. This article explores the causes, signs and symptoms, and management of this entrapment.
RIP original journal submissions, Pie-crusting & Tuberous Breasts.
Also: 10 events in 2024, 3 interesting hand surgery articles you should read.
Fatigue worsens your surgery, "fake" melanoma & ST3 Interview Guide.
Also: trending microsurgery articles, tweets of the week and a scaphoid anatomy test.
The 'perfect' male bum, UMSLE cheats & 4 Flashcard Principles.
Also: two-sentence summaries for trending publications, dropdown menus, Sunday Quiz on VRAM flaps.
Introducing: $10,000 Educational Fellowship Program (& more...)
In this week's edition, P'Fella announces the International Educational Fellowship, updates to Sidekick AI and shares opinions on getting paid for your work in plastic surgery.
Interview Prep with AI, Research Rats & Anki updates.
In this week's edition, dive into plastic surgery trends, AI-enhanced interview prep, and critical discussions on research vs. clinical skills, and much more...
SCALPEL! Answer Template
The SCALPEL mnemonic is a comprehensive guide to effectively approaching questions during plastic surgery interviews. This sections provides details this specific strategy that can be used to answer any question (even when you don't really know what to say!).
IDEA! Answer Template
By following the IDEA! framework, you can effectively balance personal insights with broader perspectives, ensuring your responses are well-rounded, insightful, and reflective of a comprehensive understanding of plastic surgery.
SCARRED! Answer Template
SCARRED is a meticulously crafted framework, tailored for addressing behavioural questions in plastic surgery interviews.
ACED! Answer Template
The ACED mnemonic is your key to confidently answering personal questions during plastic surgery interviews. Whether discussing your achievements, passion for the field, or future career plans, ACED provides a structured approach to deliver comprehensive and impressive answers.
Paid mentorship is a sin, new community platform & Tinel's sign (my fave).
In this week's edition, P'Fella shares his opinion on mentorships, launches the new community platform, answer questions on 3D printing & much more.
Tinel's Sign - Original Publication
The legendary Tinel's Test. This original 1915 case series explores the efficacy in assessing peripheral nerve damage. The study presents Tinel's Sign as a potentially valuable component in the nerve injury diagnostic process.
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A guide to Plastic Surgery courses, companions, and questions for your upcoming ST3 plastic surgery interview.
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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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