Soft Tissue Reconstruction in Lower Limb Trauma – Overview
Soft Tissue Reconstruction in lower limb trauma is a complex area to understand theoretical principles and practical nuances. This article provides a decision algorithm as a guide.
Hartrampf’s Zones of Perfusion
Hartrampf's Zones of Perfusion refers to the subdivision of the lower abdominal flap into 4 equal zones based on their level of perfusion and viability. This article examines the history, clinical significant and current concepts.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma – Staging
Squamous Cell Carcinoma has 3 main staging systems: AJCC, BWH and NCNN. There is no universally accepted method.
Rhomboid Flap
The rhomboid flap is a type of transposition local flap commonly. This article on rhomboid flaps explains the classification, design repair and modifications with location-based examples and pictures.
Gustilo Anderson Open Fracture Classification
Gustilo-Anderson is the most common grading system for open/compound fractures. It risk stratifies the patient and guides management.
Bennett Fracture
A Bennett Fracture is an oblique, intra-articular fracture at the volar-ulnar base of the thumb metacarpal. This article details the anatomy, diagnosis and treatment of Bennett's Fracture.
Rotation Flap
Rotation flap is a semicircular flap of adjacent tissue that rotates about a pivot point to close defect. A guide to design with drawings
Total Body Surface Area in Burns
The total body surface area (TBSA) of a burn can be calculated with a Lund and Browder Chart, Wallace Rule-of-Nines or the palmar method. An accurate estimation of a burn guides acute management, fluid resuscitation, nutrition supplementation and prognosis.
Volar Incisions – Bruner, Mid-lateral & others
There are different techniques described for volar hand surgery. This article describes, illustrates, and compares Bruner, Mild-lateral, and other incisions.
Compartment Syndrome of the Hand
Compartment syndrome of the hand is an uncommon but acute surgical issue. With reference to 41 peer-reviewed publications, this article discusses the definition, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of compartment syndrome.
Upper Eyelid Ptosis (Blepharoptosis)
The ultimate guide to causes, anatomy, examination and treatment of upper eyelid ptosis with labelled drawings and tables.
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Radial Tunnel Syndrome is a common entrapment neuropathy of the posterior interosseous nerve. This reviews anatomy, diagnosis and treatment.
"RHINO" Nasal Analysis for Rhinoplasty
The pre-operative Rhinoplasty examination can often be challenging. The "RHINO" structure, which was created by P'Fella, can act as a template and guide for the patient consultation.
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