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Figure 2. (a) Distal phalanx amputation prior to primary reconstruction. (b) Immediately postoperative following distal phalanx amputation reconstruction. (c) 15 weeks after primary reconstruction before fat grafting. (d) 20 weeks after fat grafting to distal phalanx.

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Secondary Autologous Fat Grafting as a Novel Method to Improve Pain and Appearance of the Residual Fingertip After Amputation

10/24/2022

Ashley Ignatiuk, MD¹; Amanda Chow, BA²; Nikita O Shulzhenko, MD³; John Cece, MD³; Haripriya Ayyala, MD³; Ramazi Datiashvii, MD, PhD³

Ashley Ignatiuk, MD1; Amanda Chow, BA...

This study presents an innovative method that utilizes fat grafting following distal phalanx amputations to improve patient-reported outcomes in multiple domains, including hyperesthesia, cold sensitivity, fingertip contour, and scarring.

This study presents an...

10/24/2022

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Figure 1. Isolated and polymicrobial etiology of septic tenosynovitis of the hand, Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2001-2013

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Association of Bacterial Etiology With Rates of Reoperation in Patients With Septic Tenosynovitis of the Hand

10/21/2022

Dominick V Congiusta, MD, MPH; Kamil M Amer, MD; Tej Joshi, MD; Patrick Mattern, MD; Robert L DalCortivo, BBA; Irfan H Ahmed, MD; Michael M Vosbikian, MD

Dominick V Congiusta, MD, MPH; Kamil ...

This study hypothesizes that bacterial etiology is associated with different operation and reoperation rates in patients with flexor tenosynovitis.

This study hypothesizes that...

10/21/2022

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Figure 3. Representative images of the ovine external abdominal oblique model.

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Evaluation of Tissue Apposition and Seroma Prevention in an Ovine Model of Surgical Dead Space Using a Novel Air-Purged Vacuum Closure System

10/12/2022

Isaac TT Mason, BEng(Hons)¹; Hamish J Rose, BE(Hons)¹; Sarah F Williamson, BEng(Hons)¹; Alister T Jowsey, BEng(Hons)¹; Sean J Gorman, BEng(Hons)¹; Henry D Chittock, BEng(Hons)¹; Christopher CH Wong, BEng¹; Anish J Dheda, BEng(Hons)¹; Samuel B Turner, BDes(Hons)¹; Young Eun Park, PhD¹; Tarek Kollmetz, PhD¹; Jenny M Sonis, DVM MS²; J Lacy Kamm, DVM PhD²; Barnaby CH May, PhD¹

Isaac TT Mason, BEng(Hons)1; Hamish J...

The ENIVO system represents a new approach to dead space management and seroma prevention and was shown to outperform a SoC surgical drain in a challenging large defect model of surgical dead space management and seroma prevention.

The ENIVO system represents a...

10/12/2022

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Figure 1. Percent of breast reconstruction patients utilizing each research source prior to the initial appointment. The majority of patients (71.7%) conducted an internet search, whereas the second-most-referenced source was friends/family (43.3%). No patients used a phone application or course prior to the first appointment.

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One Size Does Not Fit All; Patient Preference for Breast Reconstruction Education Materials

09/21/2022

Shreya Raman, MD¹; Lauren E Powell, MD²; Emily S Andersen, MD³; Lauren C Nigro, MD⁴

Shreya Raman, MD1; Lauren E Powell, M...

The aim of this study is to determine patient preferences for breast reconstruction education modalities based on demographic variables. Regardless of age, education, or ethnicity, most patients prefer books/written materials and video...

The aim of this study is to...

09/21/2022

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Hardness of Artificial Bone and Vulnerability of Reconstructed Skull—A Biomechanical Study

09/15/2022

Tomohisa Nagasao, MD, PhD¹; Tomoki Miyanagi, MD¹; LinXuan Wu, MD¹; Asako Hatano, MD, PhD²; Tadaaki Morotomi, MD, PhD³

Tomohisa Nagasao, MD, PhD1; Tomoki Mi...

Using biomechanical simulation, the present study elucidated the relationship between the vulnerability of reconstructed skulls and the hardness of the artificial bone.

Using biomechanical simulation,...

09/15/2022

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Figure 1. Representative photographs of wound site and test articles taken at 2, 4, 12, or 24 weeks post implantation surgery. Photographs are not to scale. Test articles included OviTex PRS Perm and Res, as well as AlloDerm Ready to Use biologic.

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In-Vivo Evaluation of a Reinforced Ovine Biologic for Plastic and Reconstructive Procedures in a Non-human Primate Model of Soft Tissue Repair

09/14/2022

Neal Overbeck, BS¹; Amy Beierschmitt, DVM²; Barnaby CH May, PhD³; Shijie Qi, MD⁴; Jennifer Koch, PhD¹

Neal Overbeck, BS1; Amy Beierschmitt,...

In a primate soft tissue repair model, OviTex PRS Permanent and Resorbable matrices performed comparably with the leading human acellular dermal matrix. OviTex PRS Permanent and Resorbable are less expensive than alternatives like AlloDerm...

In a primate soft tissue repair...

09/14/2022

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Incidence of Readmission Following Pediatric Hand Surgery: An Analysis of 6600 Patients

09/07/2022

Christopher J Goodenough, MD, MPH¹; Cassie A Hartline, MD¹; Shuyan Wei, MD¹; Joseph K Moffitt, BS¹; Alfredo Cepeda Jr²; Phuong D Nguyen, MD, FACS, FAAP¹; Matthew R Greives, MD, MS, FACS¹

Christopher J Goodenough, MD, MPH1; C...

This study aims to identify factors associated with an increased risk of readmission following hand surgery in a pediatric population.

This study aims to identify...

09/07/2022

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Figure 1. Front view (left) and right-side view (right) of preoperative markings for breast reconstruction with LDM, ADM, and implant. The patient pictured had recurrent breast cancer necessitating removal of a large amount of skin during her mastectomy; thus, she required a large skin paddle.

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Prevention of Implant Malposition in Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap Breast Reconstruction Using an Acellular Dermal Matrix With Pectoralis Muscle Following Mastectomy for Breast Cancer: A Clinical Review

09/06/2022

Milind D Kachare, MD¹; Brooke E Barrow, MD, MEng²; Samuel Corey, MD¹; Omar Elfanagely, MD³; Alexander J Rossi, MD³; Alyssa M Simpson, MD¹; Swapnil D Kachare, MD, MBA⁴; Joshua Choo, MD¹; Bradon J Wilhelmi, MD¹

Milind D Kachare, MD1; Brooke E Barro...

This 13-year series supports the efficacy of a LDM flap and an ADM in implant-based breast reconstruction utilized in combination to provide an aesthetic result while mitigating implant malposition during breast reconstruction of oncologic...

This 13-year series supports the...

09/06/2022

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Is Iatrogenic Implant Contamination Preventable Using a 16-Step No-Touch Protocol?

08/24/2022

Dylan Singh, BS¹; Ruixue Zhang, BS¹; Kaitlin H Hori, BS²; Fereydoun D Parsa, MD, FACS³

Dylan Singh, BS1; Ruixue Zhang, BS1; ...

Intraoperative contamination of the surgical field during aesthetic breast augmentation may lead to implant infection with devastating consequences. The no-touch approach as described in this article was effective in reducing implant...

Intraoperative contamination of...

08/24/2022

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Functional Disability Associated With Proximal Clavicle Resection and Pectoralis Flap Transposition for Sternoclavicular Joint Infections

08/16/2022

Rachel H Safeek, MD, MPH¹; Jessica Vavra, MD²; Milind D Kachare, MD³; Bradon J Wilhelmi, MD³; Joshua Choo, MD³

Rachel H Safeek, MD, MPH1; Jessica Va...

Sternoclavicular joint infections are increasing with the opioid crisis and increased intravenous drug abuse. This report presents a consecutive series of 15 cases of sternoclavicular joint infections treated with proximal clavicle resection...

Sternoclavicular joint...

08/16/2022

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