The bony orbit is commonly involved in athletic injuries. Evaluation should include a comprehensive history and ocular examination. Computed tomography imaging is the gold standard for diagnostic testing. Urgent surgical…
Facial trauma accounts of 7% to 10% of emergency department visits in the United States every year. The management of facial soft tissue trauma is an essential skill for the…
This article outlines current methods in the evaluation and management of nasal fractures including clinical workup, imaging, and treatment. Key points • Nasal bone fractures comprise >50% of all facial…
The initial evaluation of maxillofacial trauma in athletes should first focus on the management of life-threatening injuries that require emergent care. Airway, breathing, and circulation are the 3 areas to…
Concussion in the setting of facial trauma is an entity that can be overlooked. Having a high index of suspicion is critical in initial management and prompt treatment. Clinical signs…
Introduction The treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can generally be divided into those with pharmacologic focus, and those that are procedural. For milder Hurley stage I disease, management is usually…
Abbreviations: hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response (HiSCR) Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) photodynamic therapy (PDT) methyl aminolevulinate (MAL)…
History of Surgery in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) was first described by two surgeons in the 1800s, Velpeau and Verneuil. There was much debate surrounding whether HS was primarily…
Introduction Support groups are an invaluable tool to help individuals cope with a multitude of diseases, conditions, and phases in life. They are beneficial to patients as well as to…
Introduction Successful treatment of a patient with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) requires a multidisciplinary approach. As such, establishing a multidisciplinary HS clinic is crucial to address this multifaceted disease. Having a…
