Publications by authors named "Nishant G Kumar"
Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface Surgery: Anatomic and Technical Guide.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
July 2023
Regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI) surgery has been demonstrated to be an effective tool as an interface for neuroprosthetics. Additionally, it has been shown to be a reproducible and reliable strategy for the active treatment and for prevention of neuromas. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of RPNI surgery to demonstrate its simplicity and empower reconstructive surgeons to add this to their armamentarium.
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- The study aimed to evaluate what program information future plastic surgery applicants found most influential when researching residency programs on social media due to COVID-19 limitations on in-person visits and interviews.
- A survey was conducted with 83 medical students interested in plastic surgery, revealing mentors, peers, and geographic location as the top resources for forming perceptions about residency programs, while social media content concerning resident life and team bonding was highly desired.
- The results indicate that applicants expect residency programs to maintain a social media presence, as 72% acknowledged its influence on their application interest, highlighting the importance of showcasing residency experiences and team dynamics through these platforms.