Carpal Injuries and Hand Arthritis
Chapter 18 Carpal Injuries and Hand Arthritis Carpal Anatomy 1. The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) allows for supination and pronation of the hand. 2. The proximal carpal row consists of…
Body Contouring and Suction-Assisted Lipectomy
Chapter 29 Body Contouring and Suction-Assisted Lipectomy 1. Body contouring • Trunk: Removal of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue, often after massive weight loss ▪ Degree of skin excess, fatty…
Injectables, Skin Resurfacing, Lasers, and Hair Restoration
Chapter 30 Injectables, Skin Resurfacing, Lasers, and Hair Restoration Injectables 1. Substances that are injected into the dermis or subcutaneous tissue to alter facial shape, appearance, and/or aesthetics • There…
Craniosynostosis and Craniofacial Syndromes
Chapter 5 Craniosynostosis and Craniofacial Syndromes General Craniosynostosis Nomenclature and Information 1. Craniosynostosis: Abnormal fusion of cranial sutures leading to abnormal head shape • May lead to increased intracranial pressure…
Soft-Tissue and Hand Infections
Chapter 21 Soft-Tissue and Hand Infections Bites 1. Human bites • Generally polymicrobial: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, Corynebacterium, Eikenella corrodens, and anaerobics • Eikenella species unique to human bites ▪ Treat…
Breast Cancer and Breast Reconstruction
Chapter 9 Breast Cancer and Breast Reconstruction 1. Breast cancer epidemiology • Most common noncutaneous malignancy among women ▪ Affects 1 : 8 women • Independent risk factors ▪ Exposure to estrogen…
Burns and Burn Reconstruction
Chapter 22 Burns and Burn Reconstruction Initial Evaluation 1. Burn severity or “degree”: Described based on depth of injury • First degree (“superficial” partial thickness): Superficial, erythema, sometimes painful, epidermal…
Noncancer Breast Surgery
Chapter 10 Noncancer Breast Surgery General Information 1. Noncancer breast surgery includes all of the techniques aimed at restoring an esthetic, more youthful appearance of the breasts in the setting…
Wound Healing and Tissue Expansion
Chapter 20 Wound Healing and Tissue Expansion 1. Wound healing phases • Hemostasis: Platelet plug, fibrin clot, vasoconstriction. α granules in the platelets release cytokines such as platelet-derived growth factor…
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