Chapter 12 Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Brachial Plexus, and Compression Neuropathies General Nerve Anatomy 1. The central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) communicates with the rest of the body via…
Chapter 13 Lower Extremity Reconstruction and Lymphedema 1. General lower extremity (LE) anatomy • Vascular supply (see Figures 13.1 and 13.2) Figure 13.1 Major arterial supply to the lower extremities. Figure…
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…
Chapter 26 Eyelid Anatomy, Reconstruction, and Blepharoplasty General Anatomy (see Figure 26.1) 1. Upper eyelid layers (superficial to deep) • Skin → orbicularis oculi muscle → retro-orbicularis oculi fat (ROOF)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
