Pressure Sores
Pressure Sores Karen L. Powers Linda G. Phillips INTRODUCTION A pressure sore is localized soft-tissue injury resulting from unrelieved pressure, usually over a bony prominence. Because areas of tissue pressure…
Reconstruction of the Penis
Reconstruction of the Penis J. Joris Hage INDICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Reconstruction or de novo construction of the penis may be indicated to treat genital ambiguity or severe micropenis, to relieve…
Lymphedema: Diagnosis and Treatment
Lymphedema: Diagnosis and Treatment Steven M. Levine David W. Chang Babak J. Mehrara INTRODUCTION Lymphedema is the accumulation of protein-rich interstitial fluid in tissues and occurs when the transport capacity…
Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Christopher E. Attinger Mark W. Clemens Functional restoration of the complex and efficient biomechanics of the foot and ankle is a challenge for the reconstructive surgeon….
Reconstruction of the Perineum
Reconstruction of the Perineum Paul H. Tran Valerie Lemaine INTRODUCTION The goals of reconstructive surgery are restoration of both form and function, and this is especially important when dealing with…
Lower Extremity Reconstruction
Lower Extremity Reconstruction Armen K. Kasabian Nolan S. Karp The lower extremity has a mechanical component and must bear weight. These functional requirements make an effective reconstruction difficult. The mechanism…
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Gregory A. Dumanian INTRODUCTION Abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) is a proving ground for the principles of plastic surgery. It requires a thorough knowledge of anatomy, an understanding…
Chest Wall Reconstruction
Chest Wall Reconstruction Joseph N. Carey Leo R. Otake Anthony Echo Gordon K. Lee HISTORY Chest wall reconstruction became more formalized as a result of reconstructing mastectomy defects. Tansini is…
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis David T. Netscher Matthew E. Koepplinger There are multiple overlapping clinical syndromes of inflammatory arthritis, all of which are generically lumped under the diagnosis of “rheumatoid arthritis.” However,…
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation and Upper Limb Amputation
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation and Upper Limb Amputation Gregory A. Dumanian INTRODUCTION Amputation of an upper extremity is a devastating injury from both a functional and psychological standpoint. A major advance…
