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Opioid Prescription Patterns in Hand Surgery: A Medicare Part D Analysis
07/18/2025
Sabrina M. Wang, MD, MPH; Steven L. Zeng, BA; Victoria Wu, BA; Emmanuel O. Emovon, III, BS; J. Andres Hernandez, MD, MBA; William M. Tian, BS; Cynthia Feltner, MD, MPH; Suhail K. Mithani, MD
National trends and regional disparities in opioid prescribing by hand surgeons highlight evolving practices within the Medicare population from 2015–2019.
National trends and regional disparities in opioid prescribing by hand surgeons highlight evolving practices within the Medicare population from 2015–2019.
National trends and regional...
07/18/2025
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Technique to Reduce Wound Size: The Double-Opposing Purse-String and Horizontal Continuous Closure Algorithm
07/17/2025
Alexander L. Mostovych, MS; Lexina R. Patel, BS; Kartik Garg, MD; Quinton L. Carr, BA; Mitchell Peake, MD; Ryan Cantrell, BS ; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD
Double-opposing purse-string and horizontal closure technique offers a simplified reconstructive option for complex wounds, particularly in high-risk patients.
Double-opposing purse-string and horizontal closure technique offers a simplified reconstructive option for complex wounds, particularly in high-risk patients.
Double-opposing purse-string and...
07/17/2025
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Fluorescein Dye-Assisted Tangential Excision and Skin Grafting in Hand Burns: Achieving Optimal Cosmetic and Functional Outcomes
07/17/2025
Dylan Singh, MD; Justin H. Wong, BS; Alana A. Parsa, MD; Fereydoun D. Parsa, MD, FACS
Fluorescein-guided tangential excision offers a technique for early burn depth assessment and precision debridement in hand burn management.
Fluorescein-guided tangential excision offers a technique for early burn depth assessment and precision debridement in hand burn management.
Fluorescein-guided tangential...
07/17/2025
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Use of Continuous Topical Oxygen Therapy to Treat Lower-Extremity Surgical Wound Dehiscence: A Retrospective Review
07/01/2025
Edward Kormylo, DPM; Windy Cole, DPM; Jacob Wielgomas, MS-II
Feasibility of continuous topical oxygen therapy evaluated in lower-extremity surgical wound dehiscence through retrospective analysis of standard care.
Feasibility of continuous topical oxygen therapy evaluated in lower-extremity surgical wound dehiscence through retrospective analysis of standard care.
Feasibility of continuous...
07/01/2025
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Treatment of Phantom and Residual Limb Pain in Amputees With Targeted Muscle Reinnervation
06/27/2025
Cameron Cox, BA; Andrew Chen, BS; Gracie Baum, BA; Andrew F. Ibrahim, BS; Evan Hernandez, BS; Brendan MacKay, MD
Prospective study examines targeted muscle reinnervation in amputees, evaluating its impact on neuroma-associated phantom and residual limb pain.
Prospective study examines targeted muscle reinnervation in amputees, evaluating its impact on neuroma-associated phantom and residual limb pain.
Prospective study examines...
06/27/2025
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Case Series of Reconstruction Applying NovoSorb Biodegradable Temporising Matrix: Preliminary Practice and Findings in the United Kingdom
06/05/2025
Simpson Shiu Chung Tam, BA (Hons) (Cantab); Kirsten Taylor, BSc(Hons), MBBS, MRCS; Pankaj Patel, MBBS, MCh(Plast), FRCS(Plast); Patrick Goon, MBBCh, MD, FRCSEd(Plast), DipFESSH; Manaf Khatib, MBBS, MSc, MRCS, FRCS(Plast), FEBOPRAS
Biodegradable temporizing matrix offers a synthetic alternative for dermal regeneration, aiding complex wound reconstruction without extensive donor site morbidity.
Biodegradable temporizing matrix offers a synthetic alternative for dermal regeneration, aiding complex wound reconstruction without extensive donor site morbidity.
Biodegradable temporizing matrix...
06/05/2025
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Artificial Intelligence in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Education: Accuracy and Validity of ChatGPT-4o Versus UpToDate as a Learning Tool for Trainees
05/14/2025
Caleb Bercu, BA; Brianna Rosner, BS; Aneeq Chaudhry, BA; Hannah Korah, BS; Isabel Bernal, DO; Aaron Berger, MD, PhD
Assessment of ChatGPT-4o’s utility in hand and upper extremity surgical education compared with UpToDate using clinician and trainee feedback.
Assessment of ChatGPT-4o’s utility in hand and upper extremity surgical education compared with UpToDate using clinician and trainee feedback.
Assessment of ChatGPT-4o’s...
05/14/2025
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Misconceptions in Plastic Surgery: Crowdsourcing Public Perceptions of Plastic Surgery Urban Myths
05/13/2025
Navya Baranwal, BA; Elijah M. Persad-Paisley, BA; Nidhi Shinde, BDS, MPH; Carole Spake, MD; Jesse E. Menville, BA; Raman Mehrzad, MD, MHL, MBA; Nikhil Sobti, MD; Loree K. Kalliainen, MD, MA
Survey reveals prevalence of plastic surgery myths among laypeople and health care workers, highlighting critical gaps in public understanding.
Survey reveals prevalence of plastic surgery myths among laypeople and health care workers, highlighting critical gaps in public understanding.
Survey reveals prevalence of...
05/13/2025
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Clinical Profile and Outcome of Acute Burn Care in a Tertiary Care Center of Western Nepal
05/12/2025
Piyush Giri, FCPS; Sushma Kunwar, MBBS; Karuna Khadka, MBBS; Pratishtha Pandey, MBBS; Shrinkhala Pokhrel, MBBS; Devendra Shrestha, MS; David Shrestha, MS; Narendra Vikram Gurung, MS
Retrospective analysis of burn demographics and acute care outcomes in Nepal highlights evolving service delivery and population-specific injury patterns.
Retrospective analysis of burn demographics and acute care outcomes in Nepal highlights evolving service delivery and population-specific injury patterns.
Retrospective analysis of burn...
05/12/2025
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Facial Aesthetics in Artificial Intelligence: First Investigation Comparing Results in a Generative AI Study
04/17/2025
Arsany Yassa, BA; Arya Akhavan, MD; Solina Ayad; Olivia Ayad, BS, MSc; Anthony Colon, MD; Ashley Ignatiuk, MD, MSc, FRCSC
Evaluation of AI-generated otoplasty, genioplasty, rhinoplasty, and platysmaplasty images highlights limitations in realism and clinical applicability.
Evaluation of AI-generated otoplasty, genioplasty, rhinoplasty, and platysmaplasty images highlights limitations in realism and clinical applicability.
Evaluation of AI-generated...
04/17/2025
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Vascular Response to Burn Shock
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A 36-year-old male was rescued by firefighters from a house fire and sustained deep burns to 60% of his body surface area, including his head and neck.
A 36-year-old male was rescued by firefighters from a house fire and sustained deep burns to 60% of his body surface area, including his head and neck.
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