INTRODUCTION Plastic Surgery is often described as the surgical specialty that is concerned with and the anatomic reach of plastic surgery is broader than “the skin its contents.” Thus, any other surgical specialty. The is derived from the Greek word term “plastic” [plastikos] meaning to the It otherwise has nothing πλαστικός “change shape or form of.” to do with implantation of biomaterials such as silicone, although many families may ask because of the intense lay press coverage of cosmetic plastic surgery. Fundamentally, Plastic Surgery alters anatomy anywhere in the body in order to improve function, form, and often both simultaneously. Before starting your rotation with us it would be helpful to review your notes regarding anatomy and physiology, particularly regarding the face, craniofacial skeleton, and upper extremity, including musculoskeletal, vascular and neurologic anatomy. In addition, it would be useful to review class notes dealing with obtaining a history and performing a physical examination in children. A brief review of certain surgical conditions (cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, burns, hand trauma, syndactyly and other common congenital hand anomalies, nerve injuries, and vascular anomalies) before your visit to the clinic or operating room will give you a tremendous advantage and help make your experience more productive. Plastic surgery and (alternatively called “Plastic Reconstructive is particularly challenging and rewarding because of the Surgery”) breadth of anatomic problems we be surprised if you see something treat. Don’t extremely rare, such as a previously undescribed condition or syndrome while on our service. You may also be involved in extremely complex procedures. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO ON YOUR FIRST DAY? Go to our office, which is located on the 5th floor of the hospital above the Shopper’s Drug Mart and Tim Hortons on the University Avenue side of SickKids. Our
INTRODUCTION Plastic Surgery is often described as the surgical specialty that is concerned with “the skin and its contents.” Thus, the anatomic reach of plastic surgery is broader than any other surgical specialty. The term “plastic” is derived from the Greek word πλαστικός [plastikos] meaning to “change the shape or form of.” It otherwise has nothing to do with implantation of biomaterials such as silicone, although many families may ask because of the intense lay press coverage of cosmetic plastic surgery. Fundamentally, Plastic Surgery alters anatomy anywhere in the body in order to improve function, form, and often both simultaneously. Before starting your rotation with us it would be helpful to review your notes regarding anatomy and physiology, particularly regarding the face, craniofacial skeleton, and upper extremity, including musculoskeletal, vascular and neurologic anatomy. In addition, it would be useful to review class notes dealing with obtaining a history and performing a physical examination in children. A brief review of certain surgical conditions (cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, burns, hand trauma, syndactyly and other common congenital hand anomalies, nerve injuries, and vascular anomalies) before your visit to the clinic or operating room will give you a tremendous advantage and help make your experience more productive. Plastic surgery (alternatively called “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”) is particularly challenging and rewarding because of the breadth of anatomic problems we treat. Don’t be surprised if you see something extremely rare, such as a previously undescribed condition or syndrome while on our service. You may also be involved in extremely complex procedures. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO ON YOUR FIRST DAY? Go to our office, which is located on the 5th floor of the hospital above the Shopper’s Drug Mart and Tim Hortons on the University Avenue side of SickKids. Our
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