Volume: 24 Issue: 2

Adverse outcomes after hand surgery in patients with rheumatoid arthritisThe systemic, progressive and polyarticular nature of rheumatoid arthritis increases the complexity of surgical decision making in patients with the disease, and the problem may be compounded by the diverse referral patterns of rheumatologists and surgeons. Nevertheless, it is now generally accepted that a multidisciplinary approach, involving input from all individuals treating the patient, is optimal. This retrospective study from Mexico aimed to identify predictors of adverse outcomes in this unique population. A prospective analysis of physical examination findings in the diagnosis of facial fractures: Determining predictive valueNearly one-quarter of all trauma patients sustain facial fractures, which, if improperly managed, can have long-lasting consequences. Although computed tomography remains the gold standard imaging modality for diagnosis, it can be overused and misused, especially in patients with only minor suspicion for facial trauma. This, in turn, results in unnecessary radiation exposure and significant added health care resource costs. Accordingly, this prospective, comparative study examined the predictive value of selected physical examination findings in determining whether a patient will require surgical intervention. A modified mini-incisional technique for double-eyelid blepharoplastyUpper eyelid blepharoplasty is a common procedure in aesthetic plastic surgery, especially in the ...
Source: Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research