Eponyms of Tumors and Tumorlike Lesions in the Musculoskeletal System: Who Were the People and What Are the Lesions? Pictorial Review

Abstract

ObjectiveThe educational objectives of this article are to learn about commonly encountered musculoskeletal tumors and tumorlike lesions and the individuals who contributed to the discovery and understanding of those entities and to recognize the key imaging findings. ConclusionThis article reviews commonly encountered musculoskeletal tumors and tumorlike lesions in their historical context and illustrates key imaging findings for better usage of eponyms. After completing this article, the reader should have an improved ability to recognize the key imaging features of musculoskeletal tumors and tumorlike lesions.

Barbed Suture as a Treatment Approach in Complex Degloving Injuries

“…Complex degloving injuries present several challenges to the reconstructive plastic surgeon: (1) hemorrhage into these wounds can be significant; (2) large open wounds require specialized wound care, including multiple operative debridements and dressing changes; (3) management of the large dead spaces is difficult. Attempted closure of these spaces using closed suction drainage or NPWT sponges alone may lead to granulated/serosalized cavities and chronic fluid collections.…”