Neurofibromatosis (NF1) is a genetic disorder characterized by the development of multiple benign nerve sheath tumors called neurofibromas. In approximately 8-12% of individuals with NF1, these neurofibromas can undergo malignant transformation into malignant peripheral nerve she...
Ulnar artery aneurysm is a rare entity in the upper extremity. Most common causes for aneurysm of ulnar artery are trauma, infection, immunologic reasons, embolism, congenital connective tissue disorders and atherosclerosis. Since the ulnar artery is entangled with the nerve in t...
The utilization of venous flaps for small defects lesser than 4cm has its advantage of preserving the artery in the donor site and providing an adequate soft tissue without much of dissection needed for arterial flaps. In this case series, we discuss the utilization of saphenous...
Post traumatic loss of segment of the tendon of extensor expansion Zone 2 level is common in crush injury of the hand. Extensor tendon zone 2 level forms the inherent part in the dynamics of extensor expansion mechanism. When a segmental loss occurs, usually the reconstruction of...
Background: Infrared imaging allows non-contact, non-radiating, non-invasive investigation of biological systems, both in preclinical research settings and in the clinical assessment of patients. Quantitative measurement of periwound skin temperature using a reliable infrared cam...