Scaphoid Fracture Non-Union
A scaphoid non union is the term used when the small wrist bone fails to fuse back together roughly six months after the original fracture. The scaphoid sits at the base of the thumb side of the wrist and relies on a limited blood supply. That limited supply is...
Breast Augmentation Surgery: All You Need to Know
Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most requested procedures in plastic surgery breast practice. It uses saline or silicone implants, or sometimes a patient’s own fat through grafting, to increase breast size and improve shape. What draws so many patients...
What Is Mondor’s Disease, and Does It Need Surgery?
Mondor’s disease is a rare condition. A vein just under the skin becomes inflamed and forms a small clot, most often across the chest wall or breast. It typically shows up as a firm cord-like ridge that can feel tender or pull when the arm moves. The reassuring...