June 25, 2017

Bud's Common and Simples - Avulsed Teeth

June 25, 2017/ George "Bud" Higgins, MD

Dr. George "Bud" Higgins shares with us some tricks of the trade regarding evaluating and reimplanting avulsed teeth. He answers four key clinical questions for us: 1) How do you classify dental injuries? 2) How do you know whether or not the avulsed tooth is a primary tooth? 3) When should you consider reimplanting avulsed teeth? 4) How do you reimplant and stabilize an avulsed tooth until the patient can follow up with a dentist?

May 26, 2017

Bud's Common and Simples - Fingernail Avulsion Repair

May 26, 2017/ Jeffrey A. Holmes, MD

Fingernail avulsions constitute a unique fingertip injury as they have the potential to result in long term nail deformity and impaired function if not repaired properly. In order to treat these injuries effectively, the treating provider must understand the anatomy of the nail bed, nail root, and the intricacies of nail growth. In this brief video, Dr. George "Bud" Higgins shares with us how to assess and treat this injury to optimize our patient's chances for successful nail regrowth, function and cosmesis.

May 08, 2017

Bud's Common and Simples - Superficial Laceration Repair of Thin and Fragile Skin

May 08, 2017/ Jeffrey A. Holmes, MD

As a person ages, their skin loses elasticity, firmness, and thickness. All these factors make thin and frail skin more likely to tear - and also more difficult to suture or staple. Dr. George "Bud" Higgins demonstrates a unique technique to close these troublesome lacerations.