The neonatal morbidity and mortality associated with Pierre Robin sequence has decreased with improved nonsurgical and surgical methods for airway protection. With the introduction of distraction osteogenesis and the understanding…
Key points • The palate is divided functionally into the hard palate, which provides structural support and is a growth center for the maxilla, and the soft palate, which provides…
The understanding of the bilateral cleft lip and associated nasal deformity has evolved over the last 30 years to a point where there now exists general agreement regarding the goals,…
Modern cleft surgery requires four-dimensional and functional anatomic understanding of the cleft (and noncleft) lip, nose, and alveolus. Some techniques for nasolabial repair rely more on precise anatomic geometry, whereas…
Orofacial clefts (OFCs) include a broad range of facial conditions that differ in cause and disease burden. In the published literature, there is substantial ambiguity in both terminology and classification…
Thomas J. Sitzman, MD, Editor Jeffrey R. Marcus, MD, Editor We are honored to bring you this issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery focusing on cleft lip and palate. Whether…
Hand surgery view from PGY6 I am in my final days of training at an integrated plastic surgery program well-known for hand surgery. I am confident that I have received…
Abstracts and Commentaries for select hand surgery articles in the recent literature related to surgical techniques and outcomes are provided by Dr David J. Smith, Associate Editor of Year Book…
This article deals with the classification, assessment, and management of painful nerves of the distal upper limb. The author’s preferred surgical and rehabilitation techniques in managing these conditions are discussed…
This review discusses key diagnostic points and treatment guidelines for compression neuropathies of the wrist, forearm, and elbow. Recent treatment progress is reviewed, controversies are highlighted, and consensus is summarized….
