Nasim Abedi, Steven Bernard Abstract This chapter addresses the subject of breast reconstruction based on free tissue transfer. Preoperatively, the authors stress the importance of the patient factors that will…
Galen Perdikis and Stephanie L. Koonce Abstract This chapter discusses the use of the latissimus flap in breast reconstruction. Pre- and postsurgical steps are outlined and operative techniques detailed. Numerous…
Chris McCarthy and Sonu A. Jain Abstract This chapter examines the anatomy, pathology, and treatment of Dupuytren’s disease and the not uncommon malady known as trigger finger. Surgery is typically…
Albert Losken and Alexandra M. Hart Abstract This chapter discusses the elements pertinent to successful oncoplastic surgery. The challenge facing surgeons in breast reconstruction is to avoid common deformities (contour…
Loretta Coady-Fariborzian and Winston Richards Abstract This chapter addresses the diagnosis and anatomy of the different kinds of nerve compression that cause numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness primarily in the…
Michael Friel and William C. Lineaweaver Abstract This chapter deals with a significant trauma that remedially requires the rapid processing of many issues. Surgery is based on the findings of…
Lisa Block, A. Neil Salyapongse Abstract This chapter discusses the range of injuries and remedies involved in a fracture to the hand. Practical guidelines are offered for imaging modalities to…
Ahmed M. Hashem, Rafael A. Couto, Cagri Cakmakoglu, Eliana F. R. Duraes, James E. Zins Abstract This chapter explores in detail the range of considerations, historical perspectives, assessments, and surgical…
Wendy Lynne Czerwinski, Robert A. Weber Abstract This chapter covers the various issues involved in soft-tissue reconstruction of the hand due to defects from various etiologies, such as trauma, tumor…
Edward A. Luce Abstract This chapter thoroughly discusses the anatomy and various defects of the scalp and forehead that require reconstruction and introduces an algorithmic approach to the matter. Emphasis…
