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Bilateral V-Y (Kutler) flap for finger stump closure

Epomedicine Feb 12, 2023 No Comments OrthopedicsPlastic surgerySurgical skills

Indications Classically, this flap is indicated in patients with transverse or volar oblique amputations. In actuality, the patient in whom this flap is useful generally…

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Aberdeen Knot

Epomedicine Feb 10, 2023 No Comments ObGynOrthopedicsPlastic surgerySurgerySurgical skills

To end continuous suture, either a square knot, surgeon’s knot or an Aberdeen knot is required. The Aberdeen knot has been shown to be superior…

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Running subcuticular suturing

Epomedicine Feb 9, 2023 No Comments ObGynOrthopedicsPlastic surgerySurgerySurgical skills

1. Start with a buried knot at distal apex of the wound. 2. Take a bite deep to the epidermis that should curve parallel to…

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Palmar Aponeurosis or Fascia

Epomedicine Oct 3, 2022 No Comments AnatomyOrthopedicsPlastic surgery

5 components a. Central aponeurosis It is triangular in shape with apex originating at the level of flexor retinaculum as a continuation of palmaris longus…

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Volar V-Y advancement flap for fingertip amputations

Epomedicine May 25, 2022 No Comments OrthopedicsPlastic surgerySurgical skills

Indications Contraindications Advantages Disadvantage Tension (maximum tension occurs in mid portion of the defect) especially with large defects Blood supply of flap Oblique terminal branches…

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