Orthopedics

Orthopedics is the science or practice of correcting deformities caused by disease or damage to the bones and joints of the skeleton. This specialized branch of surgery may involve operation, manipu...

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ICG Evaluation of Forehead Flap Perfusion Prior to Division

This interesting case describes the benefits of laser-assisted ICG and the LifeCell SpyElite System in confirming flap perfusion and viability of reconstructive procedures prior to division. ePlasty...

Groundbreaking new Research shows DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction may be an Option for Obese Women

Research says DIEP flap surgery is one of the safer breast reconstructive options in patients with a BMI up to 40 San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) October 03, 2012 Breast cancer can be a devastating diagnosis...

Three-stage forehead flap enables sculpting in complex nasal reconstruction

By thinning the flap all at once after underlying lining and cartilage support has been created, the three-stage forehead flap allows better aesthetic outcomes than two-stage procedures for comple...

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Donates a Portion of Proceeds from all Breast Augmentation Surgeries to Susan G. Komen

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Atlanta plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Deutsch of Perimeter Plastic Surgery is donating a portion of proceeds from all breast augmentation surgeries to the Susan G...

PRMA Recognized As Hub For Innovative Breast Reconstruction Surgery

PRMA Plastic Surgery of San Antonio, TX continues to lead the way for advanced breast reconstruction, welcoming Breast Cancer patients from across the World. San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) June 07, 2012 PRM...

Sternal Nonunion

This interesting case describes a novel approach to sternal reconstruction using the deep superior epigastric artery perforator flap. ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal announces global expansion initiatives

(Wolters Kluwer Health) Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS), official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, announced today two publishing initiatives that will expand the reach of...

Robert Lowen MD, Expert Bay Area Plastic Surgeon, Announces Cutting-Edge 3-D Crisalix Imaging Technology to Aid Patients in Choosing their Breast Implant Size

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) April 26, 2013 Dr. Lowen has been in the private practice of plastic surgery for 25 years. Trained at Stanford and the University of Colorado, he is board-certified by the...

Recycling a flap: Making a perforator flap from a previous gluteal fasciocutaneous flap.

Abstract We report a case of raising a previous gluteal fasciocutaneous flap again as a perforator-based flap to cover a recurrent defect. This case illustrates that conventional flap tissue with a pr...

Perforator-supercharged occipitocervicopectoral flaps for lower face and neck reconstruction.

: The occipitocervicopectoral flap has a local skin pedicle in the occipital region, with the distal portion of the flap in the pectoral region. One disadvantage of the occipitocervicopectoral flap is...

Discussion: abdominal wall stability and flap complications after deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction: does body mass index make a difference? Analysis of 418 patients and 639 flaps.

Breastfeeding from mammary glands covered at the beginning of breast development by an expanded abdominal flap.

Guiding local perforator flaps with preoperative imaging: revealing perforator anatomy to improve flap design.

: Perforator flap nomenclature continues to evolve, with many classification schemes reported. Each of them focuses on the fascial penetration pattern of perforators, which has no impact on flap perfu...