Publications by authors named "Tammy Zhong"

Purpose Of Review: Neuromodulation techniques have emerged as promising strategies for managing chronic pain. These techniques encompass various modalities of nerve stimulation, including Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS), Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation (DRG-S), and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS). Studies consistently demonstrate significant improvements in pain intensity, quality of life, and reduced opioid usage among patients treated with these modalities.

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Background: Plastic and reconstructive surgery is one of the most competitive residency programs, and given the increased number of applicants for a relatively fixed number of positions, successfully matching is a challenge. Match rates have declined since 2018, with a match rate of ~55% in 2022. Two common options before reapplying are a preliminary year of residency (preliminary year) or a research fellowship.

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