Global hand surgery collaborations: national survey of UK surgical trainees.

This cross-sectional national survey used qualitative methodology to explore the views of surgical trainees about hand surgery in low-resource settings. Key concerns have been identified and recommendations are made for responsible organizations to promote equal access for the engagement of trainees in global surgery partnerships.

A pilot prospective cohort study using experimental quantification of early peripheral nerve regeneration with high-frequency three-dimensional tomographic ultrasound (HFtUS).

Quantification of peripheral nerve regeneration after injury relies upon subjective outcome measures or electrophysiology assessments requiring fully regenerated neurons. Nerve surgeons and researchers lack objective, quantifiable information on the site of surgical repair and regenerative front. To address this need, we developed a quantifiable, visual, clinically available measure of early peripheral nerve regeneration using high-frequency, three-dimensional, tomographic ultrasound (HFtUS).

The incidence and management of peripheral nerve injury in England (2005-2020).

Unlabelled: Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is a significant health problem that confers lifelong impact on those injured. Current interventions are purely surgical; however, outcomes remain poor. There is a lack of high-quality epidemiological data that is needed to identify populations involved, current healthcare demands, and ensure resources are distributed to the greatest effect, to reduce the injury burden.

The role of biodegradable temporizing matrix in the management of a patient with major burns and anorexia nervosa.

Severe malnutrition secondary to anorexia nervosa results in deeper burns and significantly impacts wound healing, which represents a major challenge to burn management. The use of acellular dermal matrices, such as biodegradable temporizing matrix (BTM), is a valuable tool to overcome the surgical limitations. We describe a case of a 36-year-old female with a background of anorexia nervosa (body mass index of 12.

A Quantitative Systematic Review of Clinical Outcome Measure Use in Peripheral Nerve Injury of the Upper Limb.

Background: Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is common, leading to reduced function, pain, and psychological impact. Treatment has not progressed partly due to inability to compare outcomes between centers managing PNI. Numerous outcome measures exist but there is no consensus on which outcome measures to use nor when.

Protocol for a phase I trial of a novel synthetic polymer nerve conduit 'Polynerve' in participants with sensory digital nerve injury (UMANC).

Peripheral nerve injuries are common, with approximately 9,000 cases in the UK annually. Young working individuals are predominantly affected, leading to significant health and social implications. Functional recovery is often poor with impaired hand sensation, reduced motor function and pain and cold intolerance.

The future application of nanomedicine and biomimicry in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Plastic surgery encompasses a broad spectrum of reconstructive challenges and prides itself upon developing and adopting new innovations. Practice has transitioned from microsurgery to supermicrosurgery with a possible future role in even smaller surgical frontiers. Exploiting materials on a nanoscale has enabled better visualization and enhancement of biological processes toward better wound healing, tumor identification and viability of tissues, all cornerstones of plastic surgery practice.

A review of forehead lipomas: Important tips for the training surgeon.

Background: Forehead swellings can be caused by a variety of different pathologies, including lipomas. These benign lesions are composed of mature fat cells and often result in a poor cosmetic appearance causing significant psychosocial distress. Surgical removal is therefore frequently requested and they are often listed on a training local anaesthetic list.

Aortic valve replacement: is porcine or bovine valve better?

A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was: 'Is porcine or bovine valve better for aortic valve replacement?' Altogether, 562 papers were found using the reported search, of which 15 represented the best evidence to answer the question. All papers represent either level 1 or 2 evidence.