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Case Report
11/08/2024
A single-stage intramedullary technique for metacarpal lengthening effectively addresses traumatic malunion, correcting malrotation and improving fist formation with minimal lag.
A single-stage intramedullary technique for metacarpal lengthening effectively addresses traumatic malunion, correcting malrotation and improving fist formation with minimal lag.
A single-stage intramedullary...
11/08/2024
ePlasty
Case Report
10/23/2024
A 55-year-old man experienced proximal rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon while moving heavy furniture, requiring surgical repair.
A 55-year-old man experienced proximal rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon while moving heavy furniture, requiring surgical repair.
A 55-year-old man experienced...
10/23/2024
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Original Research
10/17/2024
This study documents simultaneous upper trunk and long thoracic nerve injuries causing scapular winging and shoulder instability in patients.
This study documents simultaneous upper trunk and long thoracic nerve injuries causing scapular winging and shoulder instability in patients.
This study documents...
10/17/2024
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Original Research
08/26/2024
This study compares scaphoid waist fracture treatments, analyzing union rates and complications between nitinol staples and headless compression screws.
This study compares scaphoid waist fracture treatments, analyzing union rates and complications between nitinol staples and headless compression screws.
This study compares scaphoid...
08/26/2024
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Case Report
08/15/2024
This case report highlights a rare mixed squamous cell and neuroendocrine tumor in the finger, emphasizing diagnostic challenges and follow-up importance.
This case report highlights a rare mixed squamous cell and neuroendocrine tumor in the finger, emphasizing diagnostic challenges and follow-up importance.
This case report highlights a...
08/15/2024
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Case Report
07/12/2024
This case report describes a unique anatomical variant during open carpal tunnel release and ring finger trigger release.
This case report describes a unique anatomical variant during open carpal tunnel release and ring finger trigger release.
This case report describes a...
07/12/2024
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Original Research
06/18/2024
Christopher Jou
Kyle J. Chepla
This study compared the costs between Novosorb BTM and Integra CCS bilayer for reconstruction of upper extremity soft tissue defects.
This study compared the costs between Novosorb BTM and Integra CCS bilayer for reconstruction of upper extremity soft tissue defects.
This study compared the costs...
06/18/2024
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Original Research
06/12/2024
Justin Rock
Adam Kurland
Dominick V. Congiusta
Omkar Baxi
Michael M. Vosbikian
Irfan H. Ahmed
This prospective, randomized controlled study compares nail plate replacement versus non-replacement in patients undergoing nail bed repair.
This prospective, randomized controlled study compares nail plate replacement versus non-replacement in patients undergoing nail bed repair.
This prospective, randomized...
06/12/2024
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Original Research
05/07/2024
This study compares the outcomes of treatment of scaphoid waist fractures with the use of distal radius and iliac crest bone grafts.
This study compares the outcomes of treatment of scaphoid waist fractures with the use of distal radius and iliac crest bone grafts.
This study compares the outcomes...
05/07/2024
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Original Research
04/08/2024
Samuel G. Ruiz
Marijke J. DeVos
Ryan J. Warth
Dean W. Smith
This study analyzed epidemiological changes in lateral epicondylitis surgery over a 9-year period prior to the coronavirus pandemic in 2019.
This study analyzed epidemiological changes in lateral epicondylitis surgery over a 9-year period prior to the coronavirus pandemic in 2019.
This study analyzed...
04/08/2024
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Case Report
11/08/2024
A single-stage intramedullary technique for metacarpal lengthening effectively addresses traumatic malunion, correcting malrotation and improving fist formation with minimal lag.
A single-stage intramedullary technique for metacarpal lengthening effectively addresses traumatic malunion, correcting malrotation and improving fist formation with minimal lag.
A single-stage intramedullary...
11/08/2024
ePlasty
Case Report
10/23/2024
Regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces (RPNI) effectively treat non-extremity neuropathic pain. A review of seven patient cases highlights diverse trauma-related nerve injuries.
Regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces (RPNI) effectively treat non-extremity neuropathic pain. A review of seven patient cases highlights diverse trauma-related nerve injuries.
Regenerative peripheral nerve...
10/23/2024
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Original Research
10/23/2024
A retrospective study of 69 patients compared air versus saline intraoperative fill in 2-stage breast reconstruction, focusing on postoperative outcomes.
A retrospective study of 69 patients compared air versus saline intraoperative fill in 2-stage breast reconstruction, focusing on postoperative outcomes.
A retrospective study of 69...
10/23/2024
ePlasty
Case Report
10/23/2024
A 55-year-old man experienced proximal rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon while moving heavy furniture, requiring surgical repair.
A 55-year-old man experienced proximal rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon while moving heavy furniture, requiring surgical repair.
A 55-year-old man experienced...
10/23/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
10/17/2024
This study documents simultaneous upper trunk and long thoracic nerve injuries causing scapular winging and shoulder instability in patients.
This study documents simultaneous upper trunk and long thoracic nerve injuries causing scapular winging and shoulder instability in patients.
This study documents...
10/17/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
10/17/2024
This paper reviews signs, symptoms, and causes of recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome, analyzing 30 revision surgeries and patient outcomes.
This paper reviews signs, symptoms, and causes of recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome, analyzing 30 revision surgeries and patient outcomes.
This paper reviews signs,...
10/17/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
09/26/2024
This study reviewed pediatric burn patients treated with dermal substrates, assessing wound healing and complications following dermal substrate application and grafting.
This study reviewed pediatric burn patients treated with dermal substrates, assessing wound healing and complications following dermal substrate application and grafting.
This study reviewed pediatric...
09/26/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
09/18/2024
This study surveyed Argentinian plastic surgeons to assess variability in breast augmentation practices and compared results with scientific evidence.
This study surveyed Argentinian plastic surgeons to assess variability in breast augmentation practices and compared results with scientific evidence.
This study surveyed Argentinian...
09/18/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
09/18/2024
This study examines the use of polydioxanone (PDO) mesh in 522 breast implant surgeries to enhance aesthetic outcomes.
This study examines the use of polydioxanone (PDO) mesh in 522 breast implant surgeries to enhance aesthetic outcomes.
This study examines the use of...
09/18/2024
ePlasty
Original Research
09/16/2024
This study compares barbed versus smooth sutures for capsulorrhaphy in breast reconstruction, focusing on safety, efficiency, and outcomes.
This study compares barbed versus smooth sutures for capsulorrhaphy in breast reconstruction, focusing on safety, efficiency, and outcomes.
This study compares barbed...
09/16/2024
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