Pederson WC

Without early diagnosis and intervention, brachial plexus birth injuries (BPBIs) can result in permanent upper extremity debilitation. Previously, BPBI was treated by single-specialty surgeons; however, given the complexity of the injury, B…

Management of closed brachial plexus injuries has traditionally favored conservative approaches with lengthy intervals between initial injury and surgical reconstruction. The complex anatomy of this region often requires large incisions wit…

Advancements in microsurgery, along with increased microsurgical experience in pediatric patients, have made free-tissue transfer a reliable modality for pediatric bone and soft tissue reconstruction today. Free-tissue transfer is most comm…

[BACKGROUND] Arteriovenous malformations are abnormal high-flow vascular anomalies that can greatly alter the structure of surrounding tissues. Treatment of symptomatic hand arteriovenous malformations must address the functional and aesthe…

[BACKGROUND] The 2020 to 2021 residency and fellowship application cycles were profoundly affected by the introduction of virtual interviews. The authors investigated the impact the virtual format had on plastic surgery residency and fellow…

[BACKGROUND] The use of free flaps from the medial femoral condyle has grown in popularity and is now a workhorse in the reconstruction of skeletal defects. The utility of this technique has not yet been described for the pediatric patient …

Successful outcomes for free tissue transfer are well-documented in pediatric patients but less so in infants. Challenges with infants are unique and include implications of prolonged anesthetic exposure. We present a 9-month-old female who…