General Principles

Wound healing

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Wound Healing: A Complex Process Requiring Coordination of Multiple Cell Types Wound healing is an intricate process involving the spatial and temporal synchronization of various resident and recruited cell types. This blog post summarizes recent advances in our understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying normal and impaired wound […]

Microsurgery

ALT flap

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The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap has become a workhorse flap for soft tissue reconstruction in plastic and reconstructive surgery. First described in 1984 by Song et al, the ALT provides thin, pliable fasciocutaneous tissue with a long and versatile vascular pedicle. With careful dissection and flap design, the ALT flap […]

Maxillo-facial

Zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures

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Zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures are the second most common facial fractures after nasal bone fractures. As plastic and maxillofacial surgeons, a strong understanding of the anatomy, patterns, evaluation, and management of these injuries is imperative for achieving optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes. This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of […]

Upper Limb

Ring avulsion

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Ring avulsion injuries remain challenging for hand surgeons. Careful evaluation and judgment are critical to optimize outcomes after these severe fingertip traumas. This review covers key considerations in assessment, management, and outcomes of ring avulsions. Injury Mechanism and Grading Grading Systems Urbaniak Classification Kay Classification Class I: Intact circulation Class […]

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