Resources
for medical professionals
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Amputations of the Upper and Lower Extremities
Severe injuries involving the upper and lower extremities are common in the civilian sector and are most frequently incurred in the setting of motor vehicle accidents or industrial accidents
23/05/2023
Soft Tissue Injuries Of The Face
Soft tissue injuries to the face are increasingly common in combat settings due to use of explosive materiel in theatre and a lack of protective equipment available to soldiers. Civilians are at a much greater risk for the same reasons.
20/01/2023
Hand and Upper Extremity Injuries – Diagnosis and Treatment
This chapter on hand trauma will focus on conditions encountered during war including trauma, burns, and infections. Primary discussions will center on diagnosis, triage, and treatment.
18/01/2023
Soft Tissue Coverage
Soft tissue injuries represent a heterogeneous constellation of surgical problems. Given the numerous roles of the integument, musculature, connective tissues and neurovascular structures, a spectrum of injuries from simple to complex may occur following trauma.
17/01/2023