Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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"Soft-Tissue Response to Hard Tissue Changes Following Facial Feminization Surgery: A Three-Dimensional Region-Based Study"
May 27, 2026
The authors aimed to analyze the relationship between bony modifications and soft tissue changes following facial feminization surgery (FFS) to improve aesthetic outcomes. Using pre- and post-operative CT scans and 3D photographs from 70 patients, they found significant correlations between soft tissue and bony changes, with variability in response ratios across different facial regions. The study highlights the importance of understanding these regional differences to enhance surgical planning precision in FFS.
Impact of Fixation Methods on Long-Term Bone Graft Hypertrophy in Free Fibular Flap Transfer: Analysis of 51 Lower-Limb Reconstructions
May 27, 2026
The authors aimed to investigate how different fixation methods affect long-term bone graft hypertrophy in free fibular flap transfers for lower-limb reconstruction. Their analysis of 51 patients revealed that locking compression plates (LCP) resulted in the highest mean hypertrophy ratios, with dynamic compression plates (DCP) also showing significant benefits compared to external skeletal fixators (ESF). Additionally, the study found that hypertrophy continued to progress beyond two years, particularly in younger patients, suggesting the potential advantages of these fixation methods in pediatric cases.
TMR and RPNI Sustainably Reduce Long-Term Pain and Opioid Use after Oncologic Amputation: A Comparison With Untreated Amputees
May 27, 2026
This study investigates the long-term effectiveness of targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) and regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI) in reducing chronic pain and opioid use in oncologic amputees compared to untreated patients. The findings reveal that patients who underwent TMR/RPNI experienced significantly lower levels of residual limb pain, phantom limb pain, and reduced reliance on opioids and benzodiazepines over a follow-up period of at least 10 months. The results suggest that physiologic nerve reconstruction may provide sustained pain relief and promote safer analgesic practices in post-amputation care.