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View article: Associations of discharge destination and length of stay in lower extremity free flap reconstruction
Associations of discharge destination and length of stay in lower extremity free flap reconstruction Open
Patients with lower extremity defects requiring free flap reconstruction often have difficult postoperative courses with prolonged length of stay and need for transfer to a post-acute care facility. The primary aim of this study was to det…
View article: Breast and Body Contouring Outcomes after SARS-CoV-2 Hospitalization
Breast and Body Contouring Outcomes after SARS-CoV-2 Hospitalization Open
PURPOSE: In the United States, over 4.4 million people infected with the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 have required hospitalization. The long-lasting effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection are only beginning to be understood. Patients may be poor…
View article: Associations of discharge destination and length of stay in lower extremity free flap reconstruction
Associations of discharge destination and length of stay in lower extremity free flap reconstruction Open
Patients with lower extremity defects requiring free flap reconstruction often have difficult postoperative courses with prolonged length of stay and need for transfer to a post-acute care facility. The primary aim of this study was to det…
View article: Associations with Discharge to Post-Acute Care Facilities Among Patients Undergoing Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures
Associations with Discharge to Post-Acute Care Facilities Among Patients Undergoing Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures Open
Introduction: Distal radius fractures are a common injury of the hand and wrist that often require intensive rehabilitation. We sought to identify risk factors associated with discharge to a post-acute care facility following distal radius…
View article: Hand and wrist injuries among collegiate athletes vary with athlete division
Hand and wrist injuries among collegiate athletes vary with athlete division Open
Background The rates, severity and consequences of hand and wrist injuries sustained by National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes are not well characterized. This study describes the epidemiology of hand and wrist injuries among co…
View article: Hand and Wrist Injuries Among Collegiate Athletes Vary with Athlete Division
Hand and Wrist Injuries Among Collegiate Athletes Vary with Athlete Division Open
Background: The rates, severity and consequences of hand and wrist injuries sustained by NCAA athletes are not well characterized. This study describes the epidemiology of hand and wrist injuries among collegiate athletes competing in diff…
View article: Hand and Wrist Injuries Among Collegiate Athletes: The Role of Sex and Competition on Injury Rates and Severity
Hand and Wrist Injuries Among Collegiate Athletes: The Role of Sex and Competition on Injury Rates and Severity Open
Background: There is a high incidence of hand and wrist injuries in athletes participating in collegiate sports, but there is little information published characterizing them. Purpose: To characterize hand and wrist injuries in collegiate …
View article: Thirty-Day Outcomes following Upper Extremity Flap Reconstruction
Thirty-Day Outcomes following Upper Extremity Flap Reconstruction Open
Introduction Flap reconstructions of upper extremity defects are challenging procedures. It is important to understand the surgical outcomes of upper extremity flap reconstruction, as well as associations between preoperative/perioperative…
View article: The Safety of Wide-Awake, Local Anesthesia, No Tourniquet Hand Surgery: Two Cases of Digital Ischemia
The Safety of Wide-Awake, Local Anesthesia, No Tourniquet Hand Surgery: Two Cases of Digital Ischemia Open
PURPOSE: Wide-awake, local anesthesia, no tourniquet (WALANT) hand surgery has gained popularity in recent years. Lidocaine with low-dose epinephrine is used to minimize blood loss and improve patient comfort. WALANT surgery reduces the ne…
View article: Abstract: A Dedicated Quarterly Research Meeting Increases Resident Research Productivity
Abstract: A Dedicated Quarterly Research Meeting Increases Resident Research Productivity Open
PURPOSE: Research is a vital component of a plastic surgery residency. Residents participating in research are better able to critically evaluate literature encouraging residents to stay current throughout their careers1. Programs benefit …
View article: Cherubism in a 4-year-old boy managed with tumor curettage, mandibular osteotomies and repositioning
Cherubism in a 4-year-old boy managed with tumor curettage, mandibular osteotomies and repositioning Open
Cherubism is a rare disease characterized by significant loss of medullary bone which is replaced by excessive amounts of fibrous tissue growth within the mandible and maxilla. We present a case of a 4-year-old boy with a rapidly enlarging…
View article: Unplanned Readmission in Outpatient Hand Surgery: An Analysis of 23,613 Patients in the NSQIP Data Set.
Unplanned Readmission in Outpatient Hand Surgery: An Analysis of 23,613 Patients in the NSQIP Data Set. Open
Objective: In an era of controlling cost and improving care, 30-day readmission rates have become an important quality measure. The purpose of this study was to identify the rates of 30-day unplanned readmission and the associated risk fac…
View article: Early Posterior Vault Distraction Osteogenesis for the Treatment of Syndromic Craniosynostosis
Early Posterior Vault Distraction Osteogenesis for the Treatment of Syndromic Craniosynostosis Open
Posterior cranial vault distraction (PCVD) has become an important modality in the management of complex craniosynostosis to increase intracranial volume and improve the cranial vault appearance. This technique can safely be performed as e…