Aulus Cornelius Celsus (ca 25 BC—ca 50), who lived in the first century AD, described plastic surgery of the face, using skin from other parts of the body. |
Hand Surgery
Hand surgery is a specialty on its own. Hand problems can be a result of congenital anomalies, trauma, and disease states.
Common conditions that are seen include extra digits, syndactyly, hand injuries of various severities including amputation of the digits and can involve the tendons, nerves and vessels, Dupuytren's contracture and the rheumatoid hand. Burn can sometimes result in bad scar contractures or loss of the fingers. Nerve injury proximal to the hand can also result in hand problems.
The potential patient must discuss with their doctor how a surgical undertaking can benefit them. Cooperation from patients in rehabilitation is an essential part of the treatment.
The Hong Kong Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons is affiliated with Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the official publication of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
