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• Masson's Tumor of the Finger 
  This report presents a case of Masson's tumor in a patient with a right index finger mass. How was this patient treated?

  July 14, 2021

• Chondroid Syringoma of the Thenar Eminence in a US Veterans Administration (VA) Patient 
  What is a chondroid syringoma, how does it present, and how is it best managed?

  June 30, 2021

• Risk of Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) in Cases of Late Seroma Formation After Breast Implant Insertion 
  If late seroma develops after breast implant insertion, is there a greater risk for anaplastic large-cell lymphoma?

  June 23, 2021

• Systematic Review of Free Tissue Transfer Used in Pediatric Lower Extremity Injuries 
  A new review looks at the types of free tissue transfer used in the reconstruction of lower limb injuries in children. What are the available options?

  June 21, 2021

• Digging Into Dermatillomania: Scalp Reconstruction in a Complex Patient 
  A patient presented with a large wound due to dermatillomania, which required full-thickness scalp wound reconstruction.

  June 16, 2021

• Dynamic External Fixation for Interphalangeal Comminuted Fractures With Mallet Injury 
  This report presents a case of comminuted fractures of the interphalangeal joints that were successfully treated with dynamic external fixation.

  June 14, 2021

• Effect of Smoking on the Healing of a Mandibular Condyle Fracture 
  Smoking postoperatively can negatively impact the healing of a mandibular condyle fracture, as highlighted in this case.

  June 09, 2021

• Orbital and Midface Reconstruction in a Case of Fibrous Dysplasia 
  Find out how this case of fibrous dysplasia involving the orbit and midface was successfully reconstructed.

  June 07, 2021

• Hypochlorous Acid Solution Is Safe for Intracavitary Lavage 
  A new study examines the potential benefits hypochlorous acid solution as an irrigant might offer over normal saline.

  June 02, 2021

• Orbital Roof Blowout Fracture With an Intact Orbital Rim 
  A patient presents with a blowout fracture of the orbital roof after falling from a ladder. What was learned about this case through imaging findings?

  January 04, 2021

• Surface Landmarks to Provide a Safe Ulnar Nerve Block in the Wrist 
  An understanding of the surface landmarks at the wrist is necessary to safely perform an ulnar nerve block.

  December 09, 2020

• Rigid External Distractors in Midface Fractures 
  Are rigid external distraction devices an effective option for the treatment of midface fractures?

  December 02, 2020

• Nodular Fasciitis -- A Rare Cause of a Rapidly Growing Ear Lesion in a 19-Month-Old Child 
  Nodular fasciitis was found to be the cause of a rapidly growing ear lesion in a small child. How was this rare case diagnosed and ultimately managed?

  November 25, 2020

• Ulnar Artery Reconstruction With LCFA Graft for Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome 
  Intraoperative SPY imaging was used to identify pathologic segments of the ulnar artery in a case of hypothenar hammer syndrome, resulting in a more adequate surgical procedure.

  October 08, 2020

• The Functional Benefits of Preserving the Proximal Lower Leg Even in Total Necrosis of the Lower-Leg Muscles 
  This case demonstrates the benefits of preserving the proximal lower-leg region even when the muscles are necrotic.

  September 24, 2020

• The Use of Intraoperative Radiography for Osteotomy Planning in Craniosynostosis Posterior Cranial Vault Distractor Application, Technique Description 
  What role could radiography have in the pre-surgical osteotomy planning for this procedure?

  September 10, 2020

• Use of Cephalic Vein for Venous Anastomosis in Head and Neck Reconstruction 
  In this article, the authors describe a technique which includes harvesting the cephalic vein for venous anastomosis in cases of head and neck cancer reconstruction.

  August 27, 2020

• Versatility of the Supraclavicular Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction 
  The authors demonstrate the versatility and applicability of the pedicled supraclavicular artery perforator flap in head and neck reconstruction. Find out what there is to know.

  August 14, 2020

• Faster Healing and a Lower Rate of Recurrence of Venous Ulcers Treated With Intermittent Pneumatic Compression 
  A new study finds that treatment with intermittent pneumatic compression may accelerate the healing of difficult-to-heal venous leg ulcers.

  July 31, 2020

• Latissimus Dorsi Flap in the Treatment of Thoracic Wall Defects After Medial Sternotomy 
  Is this technique a safe and effective reconstructive option for post-sternotomy thoracic wall defects?

  July 08, 2020