Ring Avulsion Injury - Clinical Scenario
A 37-year-old construction worker suffers a ring avulsion injury to his middle finger, classified and managed using Urbaniak's system.
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Seymour Fracture - Clinical Scenario
A 5-year-old presenting with nail avulsion in the middle finger likely has a Seymour fracture. This clinical case focuses on clinical assessment, investigations, treatment and complications
Thumb MCPJ UCL Injury: Thumb Anatomy, Diagnosis, & Management
Thumb MCPJ UCL injuries range is typically diagnosed with stress tests and imaging. Conservative treatment for partial tears to surgical repair for complete tears and avulsions.
Seymour Fracture: Causes, Clinical Features, & Treatment
Seymour fractures are open, displaced distal phalangeal fractures in children, often caused by crushing injuries and associated with nail bed damage. Treatment includes irrigation, debridement, reduction, fixation, and antibiotics.
Ring Avulsion Injury: Mechanisms, Classification, & Management
Ring avulsion injuries range from lacerations to amputation, typically caused by a ring catching on an object. Proper assessment and treatment depend on the severity, involving everything from suturing to amputation.
Thumb MCPJ UCL Injury - Clinical Scenario
A 33-year-old skier presents with thumb pain after a fall causing radial deviation. Suspected acute UCL injury prompts differential diagnosis, valgus stress tests, and imaging.
Salivary Gland Tumours: Classifying, Anatomy, & Treatment
Salivary gland tumours involve the parotid, submandibular, sublingual, and minor glands. This article details the anatomy, classifications and treatment options.
Facial Nerve Anatomy: Course, Branches, & Variations
The facial nerve has intracranial, intratemporal and extracranial anatomical sections. This article details the origin, course, branches and variations of the facial nerve.
Mandibular Defects: Classification & Reconstruction
Mandibular defects are classified and reconstructed based on their location and size. This article details the anatomy, classifications, and reconstructive algorithms.
Anatomy of the Lip: Muscles, Nerves, Arteries, & Function
The lip is a composite soft tissue structure of the skin, muscle and mucosa. This article details lip innervation, blood supply, muscles and function.
Radial Artery Forearm Flap: Anatomy, Elevation, & Complications
The radial artery forearm flap is a fasciocutaneous flap. This article details the flap's anatomy, elevation, and dissection.
Ectropion: Causes, Assessment, & Treatment
An ectropion is an eversion of the lower eyelid. This article details the causes, classification, assessment, and treatment of an ectropion.
Congenital Melanocytic Naevus: Features & Management
Congenital Melanocytic Naevi are pigmented lesions present at birth. This article details clinical features, management and risk of malignancy.
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Primary Repair Thumb MCPJ UCL Injury - Surgical Technique
The goal of this surgery is to restore strength against valgus force whilst preserving soft tissue structures identified during dissection.
Lip Reconstruction: Anatomy, Indications, & Algorithm
Lip reconstruction is guided by defect location, size, and depth. This article details the local flap, free flap, and primary closure options for lip reconstruction.
Dynamic Facial Palsy Reconstruction: Grafts, Transfers, & Muscle Flaps
Dynamic facial nerve palsy reconstruction involves nerve grafts, nerve transfers, muscle transfers or muscle flaps. This article details the decision-making process and techniques.
Hypertelorism: Definition, Classifying, Causes, & Treatment
Hypertelorism is an increase in interorbital distance. This article details causes, classifications, and treatment options.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of the Skin: Guidelines, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin arises from epidermal keratinocytes. This article details the clinical picture, treatment options, risk groups, staging and guidelines
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Polydactyly: Classification & Treatment
Polydactyly is the radial, ulnar, or central duplication of digits. This article details the classification, treatment, and aetiology of this congenital condition.
Upper Limb Embryology: Development Milestones & Mechanisms
Upper Limb development occurs during weeks 4-8 of gestation. This article details the mechanisms of development and critical milestones.
Septic Arthritis - Clinical Scenario
You're presented with a swollen, painful joint in a patient's left hand, suspected of septic arthritis. The focus is on detailed history, precise examination, targeted investigations, and tailored treatment to manage infection and prevent complications.
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