'Hands up technique': An alternative surgical setup for Brachioplasty. (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Appukuttan, A.; Chukwulobelu, R.; Ragoowansi, R.
• Is Part Of: JPRAS open. Volume 21(2019)
• Page Start: 23
• Page End: 27
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: Brachioplasty -- Chinese finger trap -- Hands up technique -- Hands up brachioplasty -- Suspended arm brachioplasty -- Arm lift; Surgery, Plastic -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 617.9505
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2019.04.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-5878

Abstract

Summary: For routine brachioplasty, conventional intra-operative positioning involves abducted arms resting on two tables with the patient supine. This technique does not facilitate intra-operative comparison for symmetry and engages one assistant to hold the arm at all times. We describe a novel positioning technique for brachioplasty using Chinese finger traps and drip stands which is safe, easy to reproduce, obviates the need for a positioning assistant and facilitates symmetrical resection.