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[0](https://theplasticsfella.typeform.com/to/ORpUkvaG?typeform-medium=embed-email&ref=theplasticsfella.com#answers-b318eb48-aaab-4c46-99e1-4cbd1f2534f7=0)[1](https://theplasticsfella.typeform.com/to/ORpUkvaG?typeform-medium=embed-email&ref=theplasticsfella.com#answers-b318eb48-aaab-4c46-99e1-4cbd1f2534f7=1)[2](https://theplasticsfella.typeform.com/to/ORpUkvaG?typeform-medium=embed-email&ref=theplasticsfella.com#answers-b318eb48-aaab-4c46-99e1-4cbd1f2534f7=2)[3](https://theplasticsfella.typeform.com/to/ORpUkvaG?typeform-medium=embed-email&ref=theplasticsfella.com#answers-b318eb48-aaab-4c46-99e1-4cbd1f2534f7=3)[4](https://theplasticsfella.typeform.com/to/ORpUkvaG?typeform-medium=embed-email&ref=theplasticsfella.com#answers-b318eb48-aaab-4c46-99e1-4cbd1f2534f7=4)[5](https://theplasticsfella.typeform.com/to/ORpUkvaG?typeform-medium=embed-email&ref=theplasticsfella.com#answers-b318eb48-aaab-4c46-99e1-4cbd1f2534f7=5) BadGreat | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- ## πŸ“š ## Article of the Week **Let's go back in time to 1977\.** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a0/9f/a09fd7b4-d396-4b28-aed3-b87e20483292/content/images/2021/08/Turquoise-Chalkboard-Animated-Father-s-Day-Card-4-1.png) Ulrich Lanz published in seminal work in the [The Journal of Hand Surgery](http://www.jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-5023%2877%2980009-9/pdf?ref=theplasticsfella.com), January, 1977, Vol. 2 No. I, pp. 44-53\. He analysed the branching pattern of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel in 246 hands. Here is a 5 point summary: - **Aim:** Describe median nerve variations to avoid "surgical misadventure" - **Methods:** 300 explorations of a carpal tunnel over 4 years. - **Results:** 29/300 variations of median nerve in carpal tunnel were identified and can be classified into 4 groups. - **Conclusion:** "Important to approach median nerve from the ulnar side when opening the carpal tunnel" - **Discussion:** 12% incidence of anatomical variations in this series is much higher than the current literature suggests ("current" is at the time of publication in 1977). A deep-dive on this article is available [here](https://www.theplasticsfella.com/lanz-median-nerve/). --- ## πŸ₯Ό ## Case of the Week **Clinical Picture** This 40-year-old male presented to the emergency department after punching another man. He felt he didn't quite time the punch correctly and his thumb connected first. The radial aspect of his hand is swollen and painful. **Xray** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a0/9f/a09fd7b4-d396-4b28-aed3-b87e20483292/content/images/2021/08/Bennett-Fracture-thumb-metacarpal-XR.png) 2-view X-Ray of the Hand **Quiz** Test yourself, every Sunday. How well do you know how to diagnose and treat this injury? | What is your diagnosis? [Colles' Fracture](https://theplasticsfella.typeform.com/to/CYHgeXWj?typeform-medium=embed-email&ref=theplasticsfella.com#answers-01FE8YKCPXANBDY96A7MJVZZQF=6346b8cd-a39d-4943-8098-fa8847d3c9f0) [Thumb MCPJ Dislocation](https://theplasticsfella.typeform.com/to/CYHgeXWj?typeform-medium=embed-email&ref=theplasticsfella.com#answers-01FE8YKCPXANBDY96A7MJVZZQF=bb2f9236-1133-4df8-aa5d-bb10aaccec0d) [Rolando Fracture](https://theplasticsfella.typeform.com/to/CYHgeXWj?typeform-medium=embed-email&ref=theplasticsfella.com#answers-01FE8YKCPXANBDY96A7MJVZZQF=01FE8YKCPX3PKDN133FV9YMQ2Z) [Bennett's Fracture](https://theplasticsfella.typeform.com/to/CYHgeXWj?typeform-medium=embed-email&ref=theplasticsfella.com#answers-01FE8YKCPXANBDY96A7MJVZZQF=01FE8YKCPX5SR3KQA2KGJFXTZD) | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- ## πŸ‘€ ## Watch this Space ### Reconstructive Surgery Trials Network This looks like something to keep an eye on. It has a lot of potential. The [RSTN website](http://reconstructivesurgerytrials.net/?ref=theplasticsfella.com) states it is the clinical trials network for plastic surgery and hand surgery in the UK. It is part of the RCS Clinical Trials Initiative and is supported by BAPRAS and the BSSH. What does the network do? - A [mailing list](https://us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17b41f5609&id=34f627d0b4&ref=theplasticsfella.com) that allows you to receive regular updates - Allow you to [collaborate](http://reconstructivesurgerytrials.net/covid-19/?ref=theplasticsfella.com) and get involved in research - Pitch your ideas to the RSTN network. Overall, it seems like a fantastic initiative. --- ## 🎭 ## Upcoming Events **Canniesburn - Double Free Flap Breast Reconstruction** - Mr Russell Bramhall (Consultant Plastic Surgeon) from the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit discusses his experience in performing Double Free Flap Breast Reconstruction - Aug 30, 2021 08:00 PM - [Register](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8915953512809/WN%5F4-uZOfQcRTOOzu1N5oTpTA?ref=theplasticsfella.com) **London Breast Meeting 2021** - September 1 - September 4 - [Register here](https://www.londonbreastmeeting.com/sept-2021-programme?ref=theplasticsfella.com) **Plastic Surgery for Juniors - A Crash course for plastic surgery juniors** - September 4th - [Register here](https://www.rsm.ac.uk/events/plastic-surgery/2020-21/psp54/?ref=theplasticsfella.com) **2nd International Stoke Mandeville Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Symposium** - 14th Dec 2021 - [Register here](https://www.stokemandevilleplastics.com/meetings?ref=theplasticsfella.com) --- ## πŸ’° ## Work with P'Fella If you're interested in teaching, developing your skills, and building your CV, then there is a big opportunity on the horizon. thePlasticsFela is currently in the process of building the largest online database of Plastic Surgery questions. 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