Radial Nerve Palsy

A Radial Nerve Palsy can be classified as "high or low". This article details anatomical differences, diagnosis and treatment options.

10x harder for women to progress in Plastic Surgery? Not good! 😡

"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".

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May 2nd - A Fresh New Re-Design

Become more knowledgeable, every Sunday. thePlasticsPaper curates the highlights of the week into a digestible and enjoyable format.

Gracilis Flap

This article details the anatomy, technique, indications, benefits and disadvantages of the gracilis flap.

Principles of Chest Wall Reconstruction

The goal of chest wall reconstruction is to achieve a functional and aesthetic outcome by focusing on skeletal support, soft tissue coverage, and patient optimization.

🗞 Botox for Finger Replants?

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 :)

RetroReview - Chest Wall Reconstruction: 500 consecutive patients (1995)

Authors: Phillip G Arnold, Peter C Pairolero, General Thoracic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, USA Publication: October 1996. Free

Liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures. This reviews the science of liposuction and its indications, techniques, and outcomes.

🤯 What was trending in Plastic Surgery this week?

Every week, thePlasticsPaper has one goal - to be better than the previous week. P'Fella fine-tunes certain aspects, polishes other aspects, and is always looking to add. The purpose is to provide you with curated Plastic Surgery content direct to your inbox, weekly.

Zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures

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.

🗞 5 Things you missed this week in Plastic Surgery!

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!

Bilobed Flaps

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 - Easter Edition

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

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.

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Pressure Ulcers

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.

Opioid Use among Adolescents Undergoing Surgical Repair of Facial Trauma

A concise review of an importan publication in PRS Journal by Som et al, in March 2021.

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Swan Neck Deformity vs Boutonnières

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.

Clinical Anatomy of the Nose

The anatomy of the nose is centred on the notion that it can be broken down into 3 sections. The upper bony vault, the middle and lower cartilaginous vaults. These areas are supplied by branches of the facial artery and trigeminal nerve.

Finger Replant

A review of indications, surgical techniques, complications, and outcomes for finger replantations following a traumatic amputation.

Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis

Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis is a key principle in paediatric craniofacial surgery. These articles explores techniques, types, biology & indications

Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

5 Key Points – Velopharnygeal Insufficiency Velopharyngeal Insufficiency and its aetiology, clinic picture, diagnosis and management can be summarised in 5