Comparative Analysis of Open Reduction Internal Fixation and Closed Reduction Percutaneous Pinning of Hand Fractures: Single Academic Center Retrospective Review.

Purpose: The purpose of our study was to compare postoperative outcomes between patients receiving closed reduction percutaneous pinning (CRPP) to open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) following metacarpal and phalanx fractures.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed at a single academic center for all patients suffering a metacarpal or phalanx fracture and receiving either CRPP or ORIF between 2012 and 2018. Patients were divided into fracture mechanism, high-energy mechanism of injury, low-energy mechanism of injury, or unknown, and treatment of fracture with either ORIF or CRPP.

Fat Grafting to Improve Results of Facelift: Systematic Review of Safety and Effectiveness of Current Treatment Paradigms.

Background: Autologous fat grafting is a helpful supplement to facelift surgery that helps to combat age-related volume loss of facial structures. Despite the widespread prevalence of combined facelift and fat-grafting, significant procedural variation exists between providers.

Objectives: The primary purpose of this systematic review was to study the efficacy and complication rates of facelift with lipofilling compared with facelift alone.

Solving Congestion in the Plastic Surgery Match: A Game Theory Analysis.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery is among the most competitive specialties in the residency match. Applicants seeking to maximize their chances of a successful match often submit numerous applications to the National Residency Matching Program. It is not uncommon for those applying to plastic and reconstructive surgery to apply to every program.

Plastic Surgery Resident-Run Cosmetic Clinics: A Survey of Current Practices.

Background: The recently increased minimum aesthetic surgery requirements set by the Plastic Surgery Residency Review Committee of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education highlight the importance of aesthetic surgery training for plastic surgery residents. Participation in resident aesthetic surgery clinics has become an important tool to achieve this goal. Yet, there is little literature on the current structure of these clinics.