You don't have to be an avid sports fan to recognize the term "ACL injury." Damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)—a tendon in the knee—is prevalent even among amateur sports players, and treatment often requires ...
Aug 8, 2022
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Women's satisfaction after breast reconstruction varies with quality-of-life ratings, according to a study published in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Aug 1, 2022
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When hypothetically selecting a breast reconstruction surgeon, women place the highest value on surgeons' online, educational, and personal reputations, according to a study published in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive ...
Jul 19, 2022
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A UCLA study offers the first evidence that transgender patients who receive gender-affirming facial feminization surgery reported better mental health after their procedures.
Jul 6, 2022
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Reconstruction surgery may not work for some people with severe brachial plexus injuries, so they choose to undergo amputation. In a retrospective review by Mayo Clinic researchers, these patients reported less mechanical ...
Jun 30, 2022
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When a patient with head and neck cancer has surgery to remove it, they often need reconstructive surgery in the form of a "free flap," which is skin and tissue taken from a different part of the body and connected to the ...
Jun 23, 2022
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Women making critical decisions on breast reconstruction are more likely to seek out information from other patients on their experiences with new technology than rely on "expert" advice according to a QUT study.
Jun 16, 2022
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Enlargement of the male breast, called gynecomastia, can be a source of embarrassment and distress for teens and young men. Surgery to correct gynecomastia brings significant improvement in self-esteem and almost every aspect ...
May 26, 2022
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For patients with painful finger osteoarthritis, a nonsurgical procedure called lipofilling—in which fat obtained from another part of the body is transferred into the arthritic joints—produces lasting improvements in ...
Apr 28, 2022
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Selfies can negatively affect perceived facial appearance, according to a study published in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Apr 7, 2022
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