[Hand infections : when to consult a hand surgeon ?].

The hand is an anatomical site frequently affected by infection due to its central role in all daily activities. It is therefore regularly the site of wounds (contused, penetrating, insect stings, bites, etc.), all of which are potential entry points for infections.

Carpal Collapse After Scaphoid Nonunion: A Novel Combined Approach to the 1,2 Intercompartmental Supraretinacular Artery Radial Flap.

Purpose: Scaphoid nonunion remains a major problem in hand surgery. The 1,2 intercompartmental supraretinacular artery flap (1,2 ICSRA), as first described by Zaidemberg et al, is widely used with reported union rates of approximately 80%. However, its use is limited in the case of associated carpal collapse as in dorsal intercalated segmental instability (DISI) and humpback deformity.

Hyaluronic Acid Filler in HIV-Associated Facial Lipoatrophy: Evaluation of Tissue Distribution and Morphology with MRI.

Objective: This prospective observational study evaluated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections used for the correction of HIV-associated facial lipoatrophy.

Methods: Ten consecutive males underwent subdermal HA injection (mean 1.3 ± 0.

Third degree formic acid chemical burn in the treatment of a hand wart: a case report and review of the literature.

Objective: Cutaneous warts are very common and a large variety of topical treatments and drugs can be employed to cure these skin injuries that can arise on any part of the body. But are these products really safe?

Method: We performed a case description and PubMed literature review using key words "wart," "chemical burn," and "formic acid." All articles in English and French were selected.

Plastic surgery improves long-term weight control after bariatric surgery.

Background: The positive impact of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on weight, comorbidities, and health-related quality of life is well documented. However, 50 percent of patients regain some of the lost weight after 2 years with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and present a mean weight regain of 10 to 15 percent after several years, partially losing the previously obtained benefits. The authors hypothesize that body contouring could decrease weight regain, leading to better long-term weight control after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

[Injectable soft tissue fillers: are they medical devices or drugs? Implications for HIV lipodystrophy].

Physical modifications associated to lipodystrophy syndrome in HIV+ patients remain a challenge for management, even in a well controlled chronic infection. Indications, evaluation and filling treatments of facial lipoatrophy are described. Many exogenous filling products are on the market and their use and tolerance profile better known.