Anterior versus Posterior Scoring of Cartilage in Otoplasty: A Retrospective Patient-related Outcome Measurement Study.

Background: Various surgical techniques are applied to correct prominent ears. However, there are limited data on the effect of otoplasty on patient-related outcome measures, such as cold ears and cold intolerance. This retrospective cohort study describes the occurrence of cold intolerance in 98 patients, with a total of 196 ears in a single center during 6 years (2011-2017).

Proximal row carpectomy: a volar approach.

We retrospectively evaluated 14 patients who underwent proximal row carpectomy through a volar, instead of the routine dorsal approach. The patients were screened for range of motion, grip strength, VAS pain score, and responded to a DASH questionnaire. At a mean follow-up of 16 months, range of motion and grip strength were satisfactory.