The questions below represent some examples that may help guide your preparation for ST3 interviews and the residency matching process: CLINICAL Hands Skin Breast Burns Head and Neck Lower limb General plastics Basic science
ST3 Interview (OSCE)
The questions below represent some examples that may help guide your preparation for ST3 interviews and the residency matching process: OSCE STATIONS Call the boss Consent LA: GA:
ST3 Interview (Structured Interview)
The questions below represent some examples that may help guide your preparation for ST3 interviews and the residency matching process: STURCTURED INTERVIEW Why do you want to do plastic surgery? Clinical Governance Leadership and management Research Ethics Patient safety Audit Teaching
Wound healing
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 […]
ALT flap
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 […]
Zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures
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 […]
Ring avulsion
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 […]
Lumbrical plus finger
Lumbrical Plus Finger is an uncommon condition where the finger IP joints extend paradoxically when trying to flex the fingers into a fist. It typically affects the middle finger and is caused by disruption of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon. What Happens in Lumbrical Plus Finger? The lumbricals are […]