J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2025 Sep-Dec;33(3):10225536251408918. doi: 10.1177/10225536251408918. Epub 2025 Dec 19.ABSTRACTPurposeThis study investigates the efficacy of antibiotic-loaded bone cement followed by autogenous iliac bone grafting in managing subacute/chronic phalangeal osteomyelitis (OM)
J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2025 Dec 18:104419. doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2025.11.022. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTFacial feminization surgery is a key component of gender-affirming care, with mandibular angle reduction playing an essential role in creating a more feminine facial contour. This study evalua
Ann Plast Surg. 2025 Dec 19. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000004598. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The bradykinin B2 receptor (B2R), a type of G protein-coupled receptor, exerts several beneficial biological effects on flaps. Accordingly, we investigated the role of the bradykinin B2R in the
Cureus. 2025 Nov 17;17(11):e97052. doi: 10.7759/cureus.97052. eCollection 2025 Nov.ABSTRACTVascular injury is a common complication in the reduction of small bone fractures of the hand. Proper technique and management during fracture fixation can help mitigate this risk. We report a case that discus
Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2025 Dec 16;13(1):2603728. doi: 10.1080/23320885.2025.2603728. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTThe thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) flap is established in immediate and early breast reconstruction, but its role in single-stage, hybrid (flap-plus-implant) reconstruct
BMC Geriatr. 2025 Dec 18. doi: 10.1186/s12877-025-06913-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Fragility fractures in older adults are associated with high morbidity and mortality, yet evidence beyond hip fractures remains limited. This study analysed one‑year mortality and functional outcomes
Hand (N Y). 2025 Dec 18:15589447251387356. doi: 10.1177/15589447251387356. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Currently, there is no consensus on the optimal surgical technique for scaphoid nonunion (arthroscopic vs open surgery). Open bone grafting is likely to result in better carpal alignm
Commun Med (Lond). 2025 Dec 18. doi: 10.1038/s43856-025-01301-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Secondary lymphedema is a common complication after breast cancer treatment. Traditional diagnostic techniques often lack objectivity, are prone to operator bias, and show limited reproducibili
Exp Clin Transplant. 2025 Nov;23(11):752-756. doi: 10.6002/ect.2025.0241.ABSTRACTImplantation of kidneys with multiple renal arteries increases rewarming time and is associated with higher delayed graft function and poorer outcomes. Polar arteries originating from the aorta are found in up to 10% of
J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2025 Dec 18;60:226-230. doi: 10.2340/jphs.v60.45011.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Preiser's disease refers to a rare idiopathic avascular necrosis of the scaphoid that often leads to pole collapse and poor clinical outcomes when managed conservatively. Vascularized bone grafting (VBG
Cureus. 2025 Nov 16;17(11):e96978. doi: 10.7759/cureus.96978. eCollection 2025 Nov.ABSTRACTKeloid formation following elective syndactyly surgery is an uncommon but difficult complication to manage. This report presents a case in which oral methotrexate was successfully used as an adjunctive postope
Front Pharmacol. 2025 Dec 2;16:1719557. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1719557. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Infected chronic wounds present a dual therapeutic challenge, requiring both the eradication of pathogens and the restoration of tissue homeostasis. Often the current treatments are ineffe
Int J Legal Med. 2025 Dec 18. doi: 10.1007/s00414-025-03678-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNon-fatal physical injuries are common in criminal cases, and their accurate documentation and interpretation are crucial for legal proceedings. In the Netherlands, forensic doctors provide independent injur
Int J Surg. 2025 Dec 17. doi: 10.1097/JS9.0000000000004495. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Various strategies have been explored to reduce perineal wound-related morbidity after abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer. The two BIOPEX trials evaluated the role of biological mesh closu
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Dec 17. doi: 10.1002/ohn.70090. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Free jejunal transfers are a standard method for reconstruction after total pharyngolaryngectomy. However, the relative advantages of mechanical stapling compared to hand-sewn techniques for cer
J Am Heart Assoc. 2025 Dec 17:e044972. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.125.044972. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Smartwatches are increasingly used for screening of tachyarrhythmias and for ECG recording. We therefore investigated possible mechanisms of magnet-mode induction of smartwatches in cardiac
J Hand Microsurg. 2025 Nov 25;18(1):100390. doi: 10.1016/j.jham.2025.100390. eCollection 2026 Jan.ABSTRACTThree-dimensional (3D) technology has rapidly evolved from an innovative concept into an essential surgical tool. The increasing availability of high-resolution imaging, affordable 3D printers a
Clin Neurophysiol Pract. 2025 Nov 26;10:540-549. doi: 10.1016/j.cnp.2025.11.004. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: The accessory nerve is frequently affected by injury which causes disability due to a loss of function in the trapezius muscle and the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Navigated transcrani
Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2025 Dec 13;13(1):2601415. doi: 10.1080/23320885.2025.2601415. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Reconstruction of extensive pharyngoesophageal defects remains challenging in head and neck surgery. The dual-pedicle free jejunal flap was developed to minimize fla
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2025 Dec 15;13(12):e7349. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007349. eCollection 2025 Dec.ABSTRACTSquamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lip is rare in young individuals, usually associated with chronic sun exposure, tobacco use, or genetic predisposition. We report a 20-year-ol
Microsurgery. 2025 Dec;45(8):e70157. doi: 10.1002/micr.70157.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Segmental mandibular reconstruction with osteocutaneous fibular free flaps commonly employs end-to-end (E-T-E) wedge osteotomies. However, excessive osteotomies or limited fibular length can compromise vascularity, bony
Cureus. 2025 Nov 14;17(11):e96855. doi: 10.7759/cureus.96855. eCollection 2025 Nov.ABSTRACTCorticosteroid (CSI) and hyaluronic acid injections (HAI) are common non-operative treatments for trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis (TMJO), but their comparative long-term efficacy is debated. This syste
EClinicalMedicine. 2025 Nov 28;90:103665. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2025.103665. eCollection 2025 Dec.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: For burn surgery, major therapeutic challenges are shortage of autologous donor sites for split-thickness skin, and massive devastating scarring. We investigated the therapeutic role
No abstractJ Hand Microsurg. 2025 Nov 25;18(1):100388. doi: 10.1016/j.jham.2025.100388. eCollection 2026 Jan.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41399403 | PMC:PMC12702055 | DOI:10.1016/j.jham.2025.100388
