Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Sep 2021
A Minimally Invasive Full Endoscopic Approach to Tibial Nerve Neurolysis in Diabetic Foot Neuropathy: An Alternative to Open Procedures.
Dellon et al. have reported that chronic nerve compression of the tibial nerve inside the tarsal tunnel, caused by diabetes mellitus, can be relieved following open decompression surgery. However, the large skin incision resulting from Dellon's procedure may cause wound healing problems. The authors report the possibility of a minimally invasive full endoscopic procedure. ⋯ Therapeutic, IV.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Jun 2021
A Report of Gender Bias and Sexual Harassment in Current Plastic Surgery Training: A National Survey.
Gender bias and sexual misconduct continue to pervade medicine. The authors hypothesize that gender bias and sexual misconduct disproportionately and negatively affect female plastic surgery trainees. ⋯ Gender bias and sexual misconduct negatively affect female trainees' attitudes toward their career. Two-thirds of cases of sexual harassment originate from other physicians. Minority trainees are less prepared to address transgressions and more likely to experience sexual coercion. Trainees perceive a culture nonconducive to reporting. These findings can guide changes and discussions surrounding workplace culture in plastic surgery training.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Jan 2021
Meta AnalysisEfficacy of Nonoperative Treatments for Lateral Epicondylitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Lateral epicondylitis is a common overuse injury affecting approximately 1 to 3 percent of the population. Although symptoms may disappear spontaneously within 1 year, the clinical guidelines for conservative treatment are not clear. The authors' objective was to examine the outcomes of nonsurgical treatments for lateral epicondylitis through a meta-analysis and provide a treatment recommendation using the available evidence. ⋯ Therapeutic, I.
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Jan 2021
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyProspective Randomized Trial Comparing Opioids versus Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs for Postoperative Analgesia in Outpatient Rhinoplasty.
The misuse and abuse of opioids, including overprescription, has led to the current opioid epidemic and national crisis. There is a national effort to eliminate the unnecessary prescription of opioids for analgesia. ⋯ Therapeutic, II.