Smoking when operating, 9 events, Scaphoids & Landmark Papers
Get insights in the the impact of surgical smoke, deep dive on scaphoids, 9 upcoming events & P'Fella answers your questions.
How should we treat scaphoid fractures?
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.
Better surgeons operate more, new journal club & the CMC joint.
Get insights in the "numbers game" of surgical perfection, contentious debate on mallet fractures, discover AI-melanoma, and upcoming events.
How should we treat mallet fractures? (J Hand Surg 2023)
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.
💌 Copy-Paste Medical Crisis, BCC Insights & AI Advances
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
💌 "Open Access" fees are now removed, new podcast format, & P'Fella answers your questions.
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.
🗞️ We're not ready for AI in plastic surgery, "Ask P'Fella", & intra-op errors coping mechanisms.
Also this week, The Sunday Quiz with updated leaderboard, new events, and 3 must read articles of the week.
How to cope with intra-operative errors (Journal Club)
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.
thePlasticsPaper - May 7th
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
Oral Propranolol for Infantile Hemangiomas (NEJM Journal Club)
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.
thePlasticsPaper - April 30th
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Surgical Management of Gynaecomastia (Journal Club)
Journal club provides detailed summaries and engages in insightful discussions on the benefits and limitations of important plastic surgery publications.
thePlasticsPaper - April 16th
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Regret after Gender Reassignment (PRS Journal)
Journal club provides detailed summaries and engages in insightful discussions on the benefits and limitations of important plastic surgery publications.
thePlasticsPaper - April 9th
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Indocyanine Green Angiography Overpredicts Necrosis? (PRS)
Journal club provides detailed summaries and engages in insightful discussions on the benefits and limitations of important plastic surgery publications.
thePlasticsPaper - March 26th
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A Step-by-Step Approach to a Successful Cosmetic Breast Reduction (PRS)
Journal club provides detailed summaries and engages in insightful discussions on the benefits and limitations of important plastic surgery publications.
Periocular BCC - Clinical Case
This assesses your clinical expertise, decision-making, and management skills through an oral "viva" structure, using real-world scenarios representative of clinical practice and exams.
thePlasticsPaper - January 15th
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Original Publication - Kanavel Signs
This 1912 publication by Allen B Kanavel provided a standardised method to diagnose flexor tenosynovitis.
Cleft Hand - Clinical Case
This assesses your clinical expertise, decision-making, and management skills through an oral "viva" structure, using real-world scenarios representative of clinical practice and exams.
Radial Longitudinal Deficiency - Clinical Case
This assesses your clinical expertise, decision-making, and management skills through an oral "viva" structure, using real-world scenarios representative of both practice and exams.
Polydactyly - Clinical Case
This assesses your clinical expertise, decision-making, and management skills through an oral "viva" structure, using real-world scenarios representative of both practice and exams
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