Harvey W M Chim

Harvey W M Chim, MD, FACS

Professor

Department: MD-SURGERY-PLASTIC
Business Email: harvey.chim@surgery.ufl.edu

About Harvey W M Chim

Dr Chim is an expert in upper and lower extremity limb salvage, brachial plexus and complex peripheral nerve reconstruction within the University of Florida Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon through the American Board of Plastic Surgery with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand. In 2018, he received the Gelberman Scholar Award from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) and travelled around the world teaching and learning new surgical techniques as a representative of the ASSH and North American hand surgery. Recently, he served as a visiting professor for the ASSH, teaching peripheral nerve surgery to programs around the U.S.

He has authored more than 160 publications in peer-reviewed journals and serves as an associate editor for The Journal of Hand Surgery and the HAND journal. He is on the editorial board for the HAND, American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Asian Pacific Journal of Hand Surgery. He also serves on committees for the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and Plastic Surgery Research Council. He has served as a scientific peer reviewer for the United States Department of Defense and received funding from The Plastic Surgery Foundation as well as the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons.

His plastic surgery residency was completed at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Following, he completed a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Other clinical areas of interest include vascularized bone grafts, endoscopic hand and plastic surgery and surgical treatment of migraine headaches.

His aim is to continually push frontiers by developing new techniques and methods to treat our patients. He is engaged in research, and dedicated to developing new surgical techniques and assess outcomes.

In his spare time, he enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with family.

Additional Positions:
Medical Director, UF Health Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center
2021 – Current ·

Accomplishments

Exemplary Teacher Award
2021 · UF College of Medicine
Senior International Educator of the Year Award
2021 · UF College of Medicine
Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
2020 · Arnold P Gold Foundation
ASSH Plastic Surgery Visiting Professor
2019 · American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Richard H Gelberman Scholar
2018 · American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2018
MDC7600 Surgery Clerkship
2018
MDT7600 Elect Top/Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Hand Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery (CAQ)
  • Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery

Clinical Profile

Specialties
  • Hand Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
Areas of Interest
  • Arthritis
  • Axillary nerve dysfunction
  • Brachial plexus
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Common peroneal nerve dysfunction
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome
  • Distal median nerve dysfunction
  • Dupuytren contracture
  • Femoral nerve dysfunction
  • Hand tumors
  • Hand x-ray
  • Migraine
  • Nerve injuries of the hand and nerve palsies
  • Radial nerve dysfunction
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Thumb arthritis
  • Ulnar nerve dysfunction
  • Wrist arthroscopy
  • Wrist pain

Research Profile

1) Optimizing outcomes in peripheral nerve and brachial plexus surgery

2) Outcomes of microvascular reconstruction of the upper and lower extremity

3) Migraine surgery

4) Outcomes of amputee reconstruction with targeted muscle reinnervation

5) Outcomes following endoscopic cubital tunnel release

6) Clinical outcomes following treatment of recurrent and persistent compressive neuropathies

7) Optimising outcomes in diagnosis and treatment of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0002-6139-8708

Areas of Interest
  • Amputee reconstruction/ neuropathic pain
  • Brachial plexus surgery
  • Microvascular Surgical Reconstruction
  • Migraine Surgery
  • Peripheral nerve surgery
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome

Publications

2024
Axial-Radial-Ulnar Carpal Dislocation with Divergent Intermetacarpal Dislocations, Peritrapezoid and Scaphotrapezial Dislocations: A Case Report.
The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume. 29(1):59-63 [DOI] 10.1142/S2424835524720019. [PMID] 38299251.
2024
Caution Regarding ChatGPT’s Appropriateness and Reliability Regarding Surgery for Wrist Arthritis
HAND. [DOI] 10.1177/15589447241265519.
2024
Challenges and Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review.
The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume. 29(4):269-280 [DOI] 10.1142/S2424835524400010. [PMID] 39051151.
2024
Combined Distal Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis With Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthroplasty or Arthrodesis: Technical Considerations
The Journal of Hand Surgery. [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.08.006.
2024
Consensus Recommendations for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome from the INTOS Workgroup.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open. 12(8) [DOI] 10.1097/GOX.0000000000006107. [PMID] 39206209.
2024
Contributors to post-operative venous thromboembolism risk after breast cancer surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 94:106-118 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.05.003.
2024
Development of Biomaterials for Addressing Upper Extremity Peripheral Nerve Gaps
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 6(5):711-717 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsg.2024.01.023. [PMID] 39381386.
2024
Evaluation of Different Surgical Techniques for Revision Cubital Tunnel Release: A Meta-Analysis of Patient-Reported Symptoms
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 49(2):124-140 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.11.012.
2024
Evolution and Application of Ultrasound for Flap Planning in Upper Extremity Reconstruction.
Hand clinics. 40(2):167-177 [DOI] 10.1016/j.hcl.2023.08.007. [PMID] 38553088.
2024
Factors Affecting Outcomes After Free Functional Gracilis Muscle Transfer for Elbow Flexion in Brachial Plexus Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Journal of Hand Surgery. [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.07.012.
2024
Factors correlating with positive electrodiagnostic findings for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 98:184-189 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.09.006.
2024
Four-Corner Fusion Versus Proximal Row Carpectomy for Scapholunate Advanced Collapse and Scaphoid Nonunion Advanced Collapse Wrist: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 49(7):633-638 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.01.011.
2024
Pain Interference Prior to and 1 Year After Surgery for Adult Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury.
The Journal of hand surgery. [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.08.001. [PMID] 39297827.
2024
Proximal Row Carpectomy with and without Capitate Resurfacing
JBJS Reviews. 12(4) [DOI] 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.24.00025.
2024
Proximal Row Carpectomy with and without Capitate Resurfacing: A Preliminary Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
JBJS reviews. 12(4) [DOI] e24.00025. [PMID] 38648294.
2024
Scalp Closure in Midline Cutis Aplasia-An Absolute Indication for Preoperative Imaging.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery. 35(4):e345-e347 [DOI] 10.1097/SCS.0000000000010062. [PMID] 38393191.
2024
Single versus double fascicular transfer for brachial plexus injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis with meta-regression
Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume). [DOI] 10.1177/17531934241281187.
2024
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: Factors Predisposing to Successful Pain Score Reduction.
Annals of plastic surgery. 92(6S Suppl 4):S426-S431 [DOI] 10.1097/SAP.0000000000003976. [PMID] 38857008.
2024
The Role of Computed Tomography Angiography in Perforator Flap Planning.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America. 36(4):525-535 [DOI] 10.1016/j.coms.2024.07.002. [PMID] 39217091.
2024
The role of surgery in the management of radiation-induced brachial plexopathy: a systematic review
Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume). 49(4):490-498 [DOI] 10.1177/17531934231197794.
2024
The Safety and Efficacy of Dorsal Root Entry Zone Lesioning for Pain Management in Patients With Brachial Plexus Avulsion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Neurosurgery. [DOI] 10.1227/neu.0000000000002906.
2024
Thin Profunda Artery Perforator Flap for Hand and Upper Extremity Coverage.
Hand clinics. 40(2):189-198 [DOI] 10.1016/j.hcl.2023.10.002. [PMID] 38553090.
2024
Thrombotic Consequences of COVID‐19 Infection on Microsurgical Reconstruction
Microsurgery. 44(6) [DOI] 10.1002/micr.31219.
2023
Considerations for Surgical Treatment of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcomes
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 48(6):585-594 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.03.005.
2023
Feeling the beat: a smart hand exoskeleton for learning to play musical instruments.
Frontiers in robotics and AI. 10 [DOI] 10.3389/frobt.2023.1212768. [PMID] 37457389.
2023
Hardware Salvage in the Lower Extremity after Flap Coverage: 10-Year Single Center Outcomes Analysis.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open. 11(7) [DOI] 10.1097/GOX.0000000000005105. [PMID] 37427155.
2023
Marinacci Communication With Recovery of the Thumb, Finger, and Wrist Flexion After a High Median Nerve Injury: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
Cureus. 15(2) [DOI] 10.7759/cureus.34671. [PMID] 36909099.
2023
Myofibroma mimicking peripheral nerve sheath tumour with ulnar nerve compression symptoms.
BMJ case reports. 16(2) [DOI] 10.1136/bcr-2022-252939. [PMID] 36731952.
2023
Outcomes following use of VersaWrap nerve protector in treatment of patients with recurrent compressive neuropathies.
Frontiers in surgery. 10 [DOI] 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1123375. [PMID] 37025263.
2023
Patient demographics, tumor characteristics, and outcomes following surgical treatment of benign and malignant brachial plexus tumors: a systematic review
International Journal of Surgery. 109(4):972-981 [DOI] 10.1097/js9.0000000000000309.
2023
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures After Endoscopic Cubital Tunnel Release With At Least 1-Year Postoperative Follow-up
HAND. [DOI] 10.1177/15589447231199798.
2023
Perforator mapping and clinical experience with the superthin profunda artery perforator flap for reconstruction in the upper and lower extremities.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS. 81:60-67 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.01.001. [PMID] 37094520.
2023
Reconstruction of Prehension in C7-T1 Brachial Plexus Injury with Nerve and Tendon Transfers
JBJS Case Connector. 13(3) [DOI] 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00798.
2023
The Role of Plastic Surgeons in Addressing Firearm Morbidity and Mortality.
Cureus. 15(3) [DOI] 10.7759/cureus.36414. [PMID] 37090311.
2023
The Use of Conventional Lower-Frequency Color Doppler Ultrasound for Flap Planning in the Lower Extremity.
Annals of plastic surgery. 90(6S Suppl 4):S403-S407 [DOI] 10.1097/SAP.0000000000003546. [PMID] 37332212.
2023
Treatment of complex extremity wounds with MatriDerm: first clinical experience in the US.
Journal of wound care. 32(3):167-171 [DOI] 10.12968/jowc.2023.32.3.167. [PMID] 36930186.
2023
Ultrasound for Perforator Mapping and Flap Design in the Hand and Upper Extremity
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 48(6):595-601 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.12.003.
2022
Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint.
Hand clinics. 38(2):129-139 [DOI] 10.1016/j.hcl.2021.11.001. [PMID] 35465931.
2022
Clinical, electrophysiological, and imaging findings in childhood brachial plexus injury.
Developmental medicine and child neurology. 64(10):1254-1261 [DOI] 10.1111/dmcn.15255. [PMID] 35524644.
2022
Lumbar Artery Perforator Flaps: A Systematic Review of Free Tissue Transfers and Anatomical Characteristics.
Annals of plastic surgery. 89(4):465-471 [DOI] 10.1097/SAP.0000000000003216. [PMID] 35502957.
2022
Objective Comparison of Donor-Site Morbidity following Full and Thoracodorsal Nerve-Preserving Split Latissimus Dorsi Flaps.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 149(5):966e-971e [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009022. [PMID] 35311747.
2022
Radial Nerve Fascicular Transfer Preserving Long Head through Anterior Incision for Transhumeral Targeted Muscle Reinnervation.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open. 10(8) [DOI] 10.1097/GOX.0000000000004483. [PMID] 35983541.
2022
Supine harvest of vascularised scapular bone grafts-Anatomical study and clinical application.
Injury. 53(3):1038-1043 [DOI] 10.1016/j.injury.2021.11.031. [PMID] 34815055.
2022
Suprafascial radiological characteristics of the superthin profunda artery perforator flap
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 75(7):2064-2069 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.02.001.
2022
Surgical Interventions for Lumbosacral Plexus Injuries: A Systematic Review.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open. 10(8) [DOI] 10.1097/GOX.0000000000004436. [PMID] 36032367.
2022
The Scratch Collapse Test for Diagnosis and Treatment of Trigger Sites for Migraine Surgery.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open. 10(2) [DOI] 10.1097/GOX.0000000000004145. [PMID] 35223347.
2022
The Superthin Profunda Artery Perforator Flap for Extremity Reconstruction: Clinical Implications.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 150(4):915-918 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009562. [PMID] 35939645.
2022
Thoracic outlet syndrome: a review
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 31(11):e545-e561 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jse.2022.06.026.
2022
Thumb and first webspace reconstruction in nonsyndromic congenital mitten hand with symbrachydactyly
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 75(6):1902-1906 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.11.113.
2021
Commentary on “Agonist-antagonist Myoneural Interfaces in Above-knee Amputation Preserve Distal Joint Function and Perception”.
Annals of surgery. 273(3) [DOI] 10.1097/SLA.0000000000004138. [PMID] 32694444.
2021
Contralateral Obturator to Femoral Nerve Branch Transfer for Multilevel Lumbosacral Plexus Avulsion Injury.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open. 9(12) [DOI] 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003997. [PMID] 34909358.
2021
Pediatric upper extremity firearm injuries: an analysis of demographic factors and recurring mechanisms of injury.
World journal of pediatrics : WJP. 17(5):527-535 [DOI] 10.1007/s12519-021-00462-9. [PMID] 34546541.
2021
Reply to letter Re: Single VAC dressing for pedicled groin flaps prior to second stage division.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS. 74(4):890-930 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.10.043. [PMID] 33189620.
2021
Technical Considerations and Clinical Applications of the Free Anterior Branch Split Latissimus Dorsi Flap.
Annals of plastic surgery. 86(6S Suppl 5):S473-S477 [DOI] 10.1097/SAP.0000000000002858. [PMID] 33833158.
2020
Complete Transection of the Median Nerve with Distal Radius Fracture
JBJS Case Connector. 10(2):e0328-e0328 [DOI] 10.2106/jbjs.cc.19.00328.
2020
Dynamic Hand Pain from Generalized Skin Tightness Treated with First Webspace Release and Resurfacing.
Journal of hand and microsurgery. 12(3):201-203 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0039-1680279. [PMID] 33408447.
2020
Function-Sparing Free Split Latissimus Dorsi Flap for Lower-Extremity Reconstruction
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 102(19):1714-1723 [DOI] 10.2106/jbjs.20.00022.
2020
Harvey Chim replies to Drs Li and Pereira
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 45(7) [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.04.009.
2020
Microbiota composition in bilateral healthy breast tissue and breast tumors
Cancer Causes & Control. 31(11):1027-1038 [DOI] 10.1007/s10552-020-01338-5.
2020
Reconstruction of Wassel IV-D radial polydactyly with a boot-shaped neurovascular island flap: A Consecutive series of 91 thumbs.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS. 73(10):1801-1805 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.05.071. [PMID] 32565137.
2020
Single vac dressing for pedicled groin flaps prior to second stage division.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS. 73(10):1897-1916 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.05.058. [PMID] 32507579.
2020
To Tie or Not to Tie: A Systematic Review of Postaxial Polydactyly and Outcomes of Suture Ligation Versus Surgical Excision.
Hand (New York, N.Y.). 15(3):303-310 [DOI] 10.1177/1558944718810885. [PMID] 30417703.
2019
Analysis of Causes for Congenital Ulnar Deviated Thumbs at the Distal Phalanx Level in 157 Thumbs
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 44(10):860-867 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2019.04.013.
2019
Analysis of Epineurial Lidocaine Injection for Nerve Transfers in a Rat Sciatic Nerve Model
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 44(12):1027-1036 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2019.06.014.
2019
Preoperative Hypoglycemia Increases Infection Risk After Trigger Finger Injection and Release.
Annals of plastic surgery. 82(6S Suppl 5):S417-S420 [DOI] 10.1097/SAP.0000000000001667. [PMID] 30325832.
2019
Result of modified Outerbridge-Kashiwagi procedure for elbow flexion contractures in brachial plexus birth injury.
The Journal of hand surgery, European volume. 44(3):242-247 [DOI] 10.1177/1753193418797924. [PMID] 30200797.
2019
The Use of Botulinum Toxin Injection for Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Hand (New York, N.Y.). 14(2):150-154 [DOI] 10.1177/1558944718760038. [PMID] 29529875.
2018
Complications in Surgery for Brachial Plexus Birth Injury: Avoidance and Treatment
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 43(2):164-172 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.11.008.
2018
Economic benefit of carpal tunnel release in the Medicare patient population.
Neurosurgical focus. 44(5) [DOI] 10.3171/2018.1.FOCUS17802. [PMID] 29712517.
2018
Endoscopic versus Open In Situ Cubital Tunnel Release: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis of 655 Patients.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 141(3):679-684 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0000000000004112. [PMID] 29481399.
2018
Immediate application of vacuum assisted closure dressing over free muscle flaps in the lower extremity does not compromise flap survival and results in decreased flap thickness.
Archives of plastic surgery. 45(1):45-50 [DOI] 10.5999/aps.2016.01977. [PMID] 29316773.
2018
Patterns of Complex Carpal Injuries in the Hand from Fireworks.
Journal of hand and microsurgery. 10(2):93-100 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0038-1642069. [PMID] 30154623.
2018
Preoperative Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia Are Related to Postoperative Infection Rates in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.
The Journal of surgical research. 232:437-441 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jss.2018.06.068. [PMID] 30463754.
2018
Salvaging the Unavoidable: A Review of Complications in Pediatric Tissue Expansion.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 142(3):759-768 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0000000000004650. [PMID] 30148780.
2017
Complications and Outcomes of One-Bone Forearm Reconstruction.
Hand (New York, N.Y.). 12(2):140-144 [DOI] 10.1177/1558944716643305. [PMID] 28344524.
2017
Distraction Lengthening Following Vascularized Second Toe Transfer for Isolated Middle Finger Reconstruction
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 42(1):e33-e39 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.11.008.
2017
Hand and Wrist Anatomy and Biomechanics: A Comprehensive Guide.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 140(4) [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003745. [PMID] 28953744.
2017
Heterotopic Intracranial Skin Presenting as Chronic Draining Sinus After Remote Craniotomy
World Neurosurgery. 98:882.e9-882.e14 [DOI] 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.10.094.
2017
Intravenous Glomus Tumor Masquerading as Lateral Antebrachial Cutaneous Neuroma.
Hand (New York, N.Y.). 12(2):NP19-NP21 [DOI] 10.1177/1558944716675296. [PMID] 28344537.
2017
Osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap with bone perfused through anomalous flexor carpi radialis brevis muscle.
The Journal of hand surgery, European volume. 42(5):532-534 [DOI] 10.1177/1753193416651756. [PMID] 27245822.
2017
Pedicled Temporalis Muscle Flap for Craniofacial Reconstruction: A 35-Year Clinical Experience with 366 Flaps.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 139(2):468e-476e [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003011. [PMID] 28121882.
2017
Reconstruction of combined thumb amputation at the metacarpal base level and index amputation at the metacarpal level with pollicization and bilateral double toe composite transfer
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 70(8):1009-1016 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2017.05.032.
2017
Single-Stage Separation of 3- and 4-Finger Incomplete Simple Syndactyly With Contiguous Gull Wing Flaps: A Technique to Minimize or Avoid Skin Grafting
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 42(4):257-264 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.01.021.
2017
Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Complete Circumferential Defects of the Upper Extremity.
Archives of plastic surgery. 44(2):117-123 [DOI] 10.5999/aps.2017.44.2.117. [PMID] 28352600.
2017
Trends in open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release utilization in the Medicare patient population
Journal of Surgical Research. 214:9-13 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jss.2017.02.055.
2017
Trends in Open and Endoscopic Cubital Tunnel Release in the Medicare Patient Population.
Hand (New York, N.Y.). 12(4):408-412 [DOI] 10.1177/1558944716679610. [PMID] 28644930.
2016
A staging system for gluteal foreign body reaction to injectables.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS. 69(8):e174-9 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2016.05.007. [PMID] 27325516.
2016
Immediate pedicled gracilis flap in radial forearm flap phalloplasty for transgender male patients to reduce urinary fistula.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS. 69(11):1551-1557 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2016.05.011. [PMID] 27372000.
2016
Modified Great Toe Wraparound Flap with Preservation of Plantar Triangular Flap for Reconstruction of Degloving Injuries of the Thumb and Fingers: Long-Term Follow-Up.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 138(1):155-163 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0000000000002301. [PMID] 27348647.
2016
Persistent Median Artery Crossing and Continuing Distally as Ulnar Artery: Case Report.
The Journal of hand surgery. 41(4):e71-2 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.12.034. [PMID] 27306602.
2016
Predictors of Success in Furlow Palatoplasty for Submucous Clefts: An Experience with 91 Consecutive Patients.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 137(1):135e-141e [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0000000000001934. [PMID] 26710044.
2015
Approach to complex upper extremity injury: an algorithm.
Seminars in plastic surgery. 29(1):5-9 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0035-1544165. [PMID] 25685098.
2015
Complications related to radial artery occlusion, radial artery harvest, and arterial lines.
Hand clinics. 31(1):93-100 [DOI] 10.1016/j.hcl.2014.09.010. [PMID] 25455360.
2015
Delayed treatment of unstable proximal interphalangeal joint fracture-dislocations with a dynamic external fixator.
Injury. 46(10):1938-44 [DOI] 10.1016/j.injury.2015.06.027. [PMID] 26144906.
2015
Double-Opposing Z-Palatoplasty for Secondary Surgical Management of Velopharyngeal Incompetence in the Absence of a Primary Furlow Palatoplasty.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. 52(5):517-24 [DOI] 10.1597/13-187. [PMID] 25244657.
2015
Innervated Digital Artery Perforator Propeller Flap for Reconstruction of Lateral Oblique Fingertip Defects
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 40(7):1382-1388 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.03.024.
2015
Reconstruction of open wounds as a complication of spinal surgery with flaps: a systematic review.
Neurosurgical focus. 39(4) [DOI] 10.3171/2015.7.FOCUS15245. [PMID] 26424341.
2015
Reply to letter: “propranolol: a novel antihemangioma agent with multiple potential mechanisms of action”.
Annals of surgery. 261(2) [DOI] 10.1097/SLA.0000000000000453. [PMID] 24374536.
2015
Simplified technique for making a straight subciliary incision
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 68(7):1022-1023 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2015.03.020.
2015
Soft tissue coverage of the mangled upper extremity.
Seminars in plastic surgery. 29(1):48-54 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0035-1544170. [PMID] 25685103.
2015
Triceps motor branch transfer for isolated traumatic pediatric axillary nerve injuries.
Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics. 15(1):107-11 [DOI] 10.3171/2014.9.PEDS14245. [PMID] 25396703.
2014
Aesthetic design of skin-sparing mastectomy incisions for immediate autologous tissue breast reconstruction in asian women.
Archives of plastic surgery. 41(4):366-73 [DOI] 10.5999/aps.2014.41.4.366. [PMID] 25075359.
2014
Electron microscopic and proteomic comparison of terminal branches of the trigeminal nerve in patients with and without migraine headaches.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 134(5):796e-805e [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0000000000000696. [PMID] 25347655.
2014
Free functioning gracilis transfer for traumatic brachial plexus injuries in children.
The Journal of hand surgery. 39(10):1959-66 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.06.020. [PMID] 25064624.
2014
Hand flaps.
Hand clinics. 30(4):487-99, vi [DOI] 10.1016/j.hcl.2014.07.007. [PMID] 25440077.
2014
Reconstruction following partial and total sacrectomy defects: an analysis of outcomes and complications.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS. 67(9):1257-66 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2014.05.001. [PMID] 24907194.
2014
Reconstruction of pediatric brachial plexus injuries with nerve grafts and nerve transfers.
The Journal of hand surgery. 39(9):1771-8 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.05.034. [PMID] 25034788.
2014
Soft tissue coverage of the upper extremity: an overview.
Hand clinics. 30(4):459-73, vi [DOI] 10.1016/j.hcl.2014.08.002. [PMID] 25440074.
2014
Three-dimensional preoperative virtual planning and template use for surgical correction of craniosynostosis.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS. 67(3):336-43 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2013.11.004. [PMID] 24333232.
2014
Update on the surgical treatment for rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist and hand.
Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists. 27(2):134-41; quiz 142 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jht.2013.12.002. [PMID] 24530143.
2014
Vascularized composite allotransplant in the realm of regenerative plastic surgery.
Mayo Clinic proceedings. 89(7):1009-20 [DOI] 10.1016/j.mayocp.2014.05.009. [PMID] 24996237.
2014
Virtual surgical planning in craniofacial surgery.
Seminars in plastic surgery. 28(3):150-8 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0034-1384811. [PMID] 25210509.
2014
Wrist essentials: the diagnosis and management of scapholunate ligament injuries.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 134(2):312e-322e [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0000000000000423. [PMID] 25068352.
2013
Challenges in replantation of complex amputations.
Seminars in plastic surgery. 27(4):182-9 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0033-1360585. [PMID] 24872767.
2013
The role of different methods of nerve ablation in prevention of neuroma.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 131(5):1004-1012 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3182879ec2. [PMID] 23629082.
2012
Long-term outcomes of proximal row carpectomy: a systematic review of the literature.
Journal of wrist surgery. 1(2):141-8 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0032-1329547. [PMID] 24179718.
2012
Outcome comparison of endoscopic and transpalpebral decompression for treatment of frontal migraine headaches.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 129(5):1113-1119 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31824a2c31. [PMID] 22544095.
2012
Propranolol induces regression of hemangioma cells through HIF-1α-mediated inhibition of VEGF-A.
Annals of surgery. 256(1):146-56 [DOI] 10.1097/SLA.0b013e318254ce7a. [PMID] 22580939.
2012
Spontaneous compartment syndrome of the forearm in association with nephrotic syndrome and transient bacteremia.
Journal of surgical case reports. 2012(8) [DOI] 10.1093/jscr/2012.8.11. [PMID] 24960769.
2012
Stromal-cell-derived factor (SDF) 1-alpha in combination with BMP-2 and TGF-β1 induces site-directed cell homing and osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation for tissue engineering without the requirement for cell seeding.
Cell and tissue research. 350(1):89-94 [DOI] 10.1007/s00441-012-1449-x. [PMID] 22684849.
2012
Survey on ventral hernias: surgeon indications, contraindications, and management of large ventral hernias.
The American surgeon. 78(4):388-97 [PMID] 22472393.
2012
The auriculotemporal nerve in etiology of migraine headaches: compression points and anatomical variations.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 130(2):336-341 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3182589dd5. [PMID] 22842409.
2012
The effects of neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy on the surgical outcomes of breast reconstruction.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS. 65(10):e267-80 [DOI] 10.1016/j.bjps.2012.04.053. [PMID] 22633392.
2011
Aesthetic surgery of the male genitalia.
Seminars in plastic surgery. 25(3):189-95 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0031-1281488. [PMID] 22851910.
2011
An evidence-based approach to craniosynostosis.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 127(2):910-917 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e318204649a. [PMID] 21285796.
2011
Application of micro-computed tomographic scanning to characterize patterns of murine cranial suture fusion.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 127(5):1847-1854 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31820e88aa. [PMID] 21532414.
2011
Discussion. Measuring quality of life in cleft lip and palate patients: currently available patient-reported outcomes measures.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 128(5):527e-528e [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31822b6398. [PMID] 22030514.
2011
Discussion: Oral prednisolone for infantile hemangioma: efficacy and safety using a standardized treatment protocol.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 128(3):753-754 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31822212ec. [PMID] 21866002.
2011
Free tissue transfer with distraction osteogenesis is effective for limb salvage of the infected traumatized lower extremity.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 127(6):2364-2372 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e318213a141. [PMID] 21311386.
2011
Mechanical analysis of resorbable plates for long-term soft-tissue molding.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery. 22(2):543-5 [DOI] 10.1097/SCS.0b013e318208ba49. [PMID] 21403530.
2011
Molecular signaling in pathogenesis of craniosynostosis: the role of fibroblast growth factor and transforming growth factor-β.
Neurosurgical focus. 31(2) [DOI] 10.3171/2011.5.FOCUS1197. [PMID] 21806346.
2011
Penile reconstruction.
Seminars in plastic surgery. 25(3):221-8 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0031-1281492. [PMID] 22851914.
2011
Reconstruction of acquired defects of the vagina and perineum.
Seminars in plastic surgery. 25(2):155-62 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0031-1281485. [PMID] 22547973.
2011
Technique of olecranon bone grafting for surgical fixation of scaphoid fractures.
The Journal of hand surgery. 36(7):1220-3 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.04.012. [PMID] 21712139.
2010
History of the Kleeblattschädel deformity: origin of concepts and evolution of management in the past 50 years.
Neurosurgical focus. 29(6) [DOI] 10.3171/2010.9.FOCUS10212. [PMID] 21121721.
2010
Postoperative care and monitoring of the reconstructed head and neck patient.
Seminars in plastic surgery. 24(3):281-7 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0030-1263069. [PMID] 22550449.
2010
Prefabricated cadaveric osseous flap results in viable bone for penile autoaugmentation.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 126(5):266e-268e [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181ef8201. [PMID] 21042086.
2010
Principles of head and neck reconstruction: an algorithm to guide flap selection.
Seminars in plastic surgery. 24(2):148-54 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0030-1255332. [PMID] 22550435.
2010
Reconstruction of mandibular defects.
Seminars in plastic surgery. 24(2):188-97 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0030-1255336. [PMID] 22550439.
2010
The Cyrano nose: refinements in surgical technique and treatment approach to hemangiomas of the nasal tip.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 126(4):1291-1299 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181ea44c5. [PMID] 20885249.
2010
Vascular anomalies and lymphedema.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 126(2):55e-69e [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181df803d. [PMID] 20679788.
2010
Vascularized cadaveric fibula flap for treatment of erectile dysfunction following failure of penile implants.
The journal of sexual medicine. 7(10):3504-9 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.01914.x. [PMID] 20584123.
2009
Alternative aesthetic incisions for fixation of hand fractures.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 123(2):82e-83e [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181959729. [PMID] 19182590.
2009
Application-specific selection of biomaterials for pediatric craniofacial reconstruction: developing a rational approach to guide clinical use.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 123(1):319-330 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e318193478c. [PMID] 19116568.
2009
Atypical glomus tumour of the wrist: a case report.
Hand surgery : an international journal devoted to hand and upper limb surgery and related research : journal of the Asia-Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand. 14(2-3):121-3 [PMID] 20135739.
2009
Biomaterials in craniofacial surgery: experimental studies and clinical application.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery. 20(1):29-33 [DOI] 10.1097/SCS.0b013e318190dd9e. [PMID] 19164984.
2008
Beyond the vernacular: new sources of cells for bone tissue engineering.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 122(3):755-764 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31818236b7. [PMID] 18766038.
2008
Open reduction and interfragmentary screw fixation for symptomatic nonunion of distal phalangeal fractures.
The Journal of hand surgery, European volume. 33(1):71-6 [DOI] 10.1177/1753193407087866. [PMID] 18332024.
2008
Re: multifocal deep space hand infection secondary to haematogenous spread from chronic epididymo-orchitis.
The Journal of hand surgery, European volume. 33(2):221-2 [DOI] 10.1177/1753193408087112. [PMID] 18443077.
2007
Aeromonas infection in critically ill burn patients.
Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries. 33(6):756-9 [PMID] 17521817.
2007
Cell guidance in tissue engineering: SDF-1 mediates site-directed homing of mesenchymal stem cells within three-dimensional polycaprolactone scaffolds.
Tissue engineering. 13(11):2615-24 [PMID] 17961003.
2007
Complex carpal dissociation with open, complete, and divergent trapezium, capitate, and hamate dislocation: a case report.
The Journal of hand surgery. 32(9):1363-6 [PMID] 17996770.
2007
Elbow ganglion arising from medial epicondyle pseudarthrosis.
Hand surgery : an international journal devoted to hand and upper limb surgery and related research : journal of the Asia-Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand. 12(3):155-8 [PMID] 18360919.
2007
Five-year review of infections in a burn intensive care unit: High incidence of Acinetobacter baumannii in a tropical climate.
Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries. 33(8):1008-14 [PMID] 17996555.
2007
Fronding of the caudal helical cartilage in anterior scoring for otoplasty.
Annals of plastic surgery. 58(2):231-2 [PMID] 17245163.
2007
Managing burn victims of suicide bombing attacks: outcomes, lessons learnt, and changes made from three attacks in Indonesia.
Critical care (London, England). 11(1) [PMID] 17274813.
2007
Optimizing the use of local muscle flaps for knee megaprosthesis coverage.
Annals of plastic surgery. 59(4):398-403 [PMID] 17901731.
2006
A comparative analysis of scaffold material modifications for load-bearing applications in bone tissue engineering.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery. 35(10):928-34 [PMID] 16762529.
2006
Human circulating peripheral blood mononuclear cells for calvarial bone tissue engineering.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 117(2):468-78 [PMID] 16462328.
2005
New frontiers in calvarial reconstruction: integrating computer-assisted design and tissue engineering in cranioplasty.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 116(6):1726-41 [PMID] 16267439.

Grants

Jul 2024 ACTIVE
Regeneration of Acutely Injured Nerves with Temporary Electrical Stimulation (REGAIN)
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: EPINEURON TECHNOLOGIES
Mar 2022 – Mar 2024
Post-Market Clinical Follow-up Registry of Patients Requiring Nerve Gap Repair from Integra
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES CORP
Apr 2021 ACTIVE
A Phase 2a, Multicenter, Randomized, Patient and Evaluator Blinded, Controlled Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of NTX-001 Compared to Standard of Care in the Treatment of Acute Single Transected Peripheral Nerve Injury Occurring below the Distal Border of the Brachial Plexus Requiring Surgical Repair
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: LBR REGULATORY via NEURAPTIVE THERAPEUTICS
Apr 2021 ACTIVE
Establishing the validity, responsiveness, and appropriateness of patient-reported outcome measures for adult traumatic brachial plexus injury
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: WASHINGTON UNIV SAINT LOUIS via NATL INST OF HLTH NIAMS
Jan 2018 – Mar 2019
Dorsal Decubitus Positioning: A Novel Approach to Harvesting a Vascularized Bone Graft
Role: Other
Funding: AMER FOUNDATION FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND
Oct 2017 – Dec 2028
Breast Implant Follow-Up Study: A Long Term Observational Study of the Safety of Allergan Silicon Gel-filled Breast Implants as Compared Both to Saline-filled Breast Implants and to National Norms
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: ALLERGAN plc

Education

Fellowship – Hand Surgery
2014 · Mayo Clinic
Residency – Plastic Surgery
2013 · Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
2002 · National University of Singapore

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