Brief introduction A logical approach to rejuvenation follows an understanding of skin anatomy and physiology, as they relate to skin aging. Any assessment of the face should include the surface, where sun and aging result in pigment inhomogeneities, wrinkles, and…
Brief introduction Anatomic neurovascular, muscular, and anatomy of each region is imperative. Soft tissue fillers can refer to a multitude of substances that are injected into the skin or subdermal area for cosmetic or therapeutic use. Cosmetically, soft tissue fillers…
Introduction Botulinum toxin type A injections represent the single most frequently performed minimally invasive aesthetic procedure in the United States, totaling an estimated 7.7 million procedures in 2019 alone, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgery. Neuromodulators represent a…
Brief introduction Skin resurfacing procedures have continued to increase in popularity as the worldwide trend in noninvasive to minimally invasive procedures increases. Chemical peels are a low-cost yet highly effective means by which skin resurfacing can be achieved. Peels are…
The importance of the skin The skin is the body’s largest organ, which maintains not only our homeostasis but also a physiologic environment for us to inhabit. Moreover, the skin has an important aesthetic function, as it reveals information about…
Synopsis Management of lower-extremity trauma involves a multidisciplinary approach that usually requires full trauma evaluation. The decisions for amputation vs. salvage as well as reconstruction require close collaboration by orthopedic and plastic surgeons, and must be individualized to patient, injury,…
Synopsis Acute compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency with diverse etiologies. Acute compartment syndrome is classically described clinically with “the 6 P's”: pain, pallor, paresthesia, paresis, poikilothermia, and pulselessness. Clinical examination along with judgment is the gold standard for diagnosis;…
Synopsis This chapter presents information to guide hand therapists in providing care on international short-term medical missions. It reviews principles of hand therapy evaluation and treatment in this setting with recommendations to guide instruction to local therapists in host countries.…
Synopsis Cerebral palsy is a disorder of the central nervous system affecting body movement and muscle coordination. It is the most common of all childhood disabilities, affecting roughly 2 to 3 children out of every 1000. Cerebral palsy is found…
Synopsis The term replantation is used when there is surgical reattachment of a completely amputated body part. In contrast, when there is some tissue still attached, and reattachment of this incompletely amputated part requires microsurgical repair of the vessels, this…