For videos accompanying this chapter see ExpertConsult.com . See inside cover for access details. Introduction The nose is a multifarious structure with critical mechanical and functional roles, which by virtue…

Introduction Flexor tendon injuries are among commonly seen hand trauma, and outcomes of the treatment in the fingers and thumbs are traditionally unsatisfactory. In the hand and the forearm, flexor…

For video accompanying this chapter see ExpertConsult.com . See inside cover for access details. Introduction Our face is our most inextricable sense of self. A person’s self-image and self-esteem are…

For videos accompanying this chapter see ExpertConsult.com . See inside cover for access details. Nerve injury, repair, and reconstruction describes the traditional classification of nerve injuries as well as a…

Definition Blepharoptosis is defined as a lower than normal position of the upper eyelid in relation to the globe and pupil. The term is often abbreviated to ptosis. The upper…

For videos accompanying this chapter see ExpertConsult.com . See inside cover for access details. The brachial plexus comprises a complex grouping of nerve fascicles, giving function and sensation to the…

Introduction Over the past decades, significant advances in our understanding of the mechanisms underpinning the aging process have coincided with immense advances in the tools and technologies available to address…

Introduction Liposuction and liposculpture represent the evolution of minimally invasive plastic surgery techniques developed in an attempt at restoring shape and form. Liposuction was first described in the 1920s but…

Acknowledgments The authors would like to thank the previous authors of this chapter, Owen L. Ala, MD and T. Shane Johnson, MD, for their contributions. Physical Examination of the Wrist…