The Plastic Surgery Board Exam

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Surgical Techniques

Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic Surgery

Surgical Management

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Embryology

Anatomy

Tissue Expansion

Mandibular Fractures

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Epidemiology

Craniosynostosis

Wound Healing

Lower Limb Trauma

Mandibular Reconstruction

Radiotherapy

Brachial Plexus Injuries

Osteoarthritis

Airway Management

Pain Management

A high value surgical podcast for key topics for the plastic surgery board exam whilst you are on-the-go Subcription only content: Viva clinical cases & Journal Club - creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/medsyncvt/subscribe

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	218	Founded	a year ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineHealth & Fitness

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Incredibly useful and comprehensive podcast covering the breadth of plastic surgery for FRCS Plast
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United Kingdom2 months ago
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Easily digestible in format with a conversational style.
Some misinformation with certain genetic conditions. But overall engaging with histology and embryology. Would enjoy simultaneous diagrams or infographics after. Looking forward to more and good luck in your exam!
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Positive feedback on usefulness for board prep and exam readiness.

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Apple Podcasts	#72	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#196	Italy/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#243	Australia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#78	India/Health & Fitness/Medicine
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Burns: Inhalation & Carbon Monoxide Injury

Q: What is the gold standard for definitively diagnosing inhalation injury and why?

Fiber optic bronchoscopy is the gold standard because it directly visualizes characteristic airway changes such as soot below the vocal cords, mucosal edema, hyperemia, and ulceration, which cannot be reliably diagnosed by imaging or early labs.

Burns: Inhalation & Carbon Monoxide Injury

Q: Why are prophylactic steroids or antibiotics not indicated in airway management for inhalation injury?

Prophylactic steroids or antibiotics do not prevent airway injury or pneumonia and can increase the risk of systemic infection in a patient with compromised skin barrier, so they are not recommended.

Upper Limb: Obstetric Brachial Plexus

Q: What is the Cookie Test and how does it influence the decision to operate in the Sick Kids protocol?

The Cookie Test evaluates elbow flexion recovery; if the child cannot bring a cookie to the mouth with the humerus pinned to the chest, it indicates insufficient spontaneous recovery and supports proceeding to surgery after nine months if early improvement was absent.

Upper Limb: Obstetric Brachial Plexus

Q: How is the Narakas classification broken down and what are the spontaneous recovery rates for each group?

Group 1 (C5-6) presents with shoulder and elbow paralysis with over 80% spontaneous recovery; Group 2 (C5-7) adds wrist drop with over 60% recovery; Group 3 (C5-T1) is complete limb paralysis with 30-50% recovery; Group 4 (C5-T1 with Horner's) has the worst prognosis and typically requires urgent intervention.

Upper Limb: Obstetric Brachial Plexus

Q: What are the foundational statistics and the core mechanisms that a resident needs to be able to rattle off instantly in a Viva exam?

The incidence is about 0.5 to 3 per 1,000 live births, and the injury mechanism is primarily a biomechanical stretch due to an increased neck–shoulder angle during delivery, with a significant crush component from instruments like forceps and fractures, producing a mixed injury pattern across the plexus.

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A high‑value, on‑the‑go surgical learning show focused on plastic surgery board exam topics. Episodes center on rapid-fire, exam‑oriented revision across burns, upper‑limb anatomy and injuries, nerve compressions, hand infections, and related reconstructive strategies, paired with practical management steps, diagnostic cues, and structured frameworks. Content leans into physiology, protocolized care, and decision‑making that helps residents and practicing surgeons sharpen exam readiness and clinical reasoning, often through concise, case‑driven discussions and high‑yield summaries. A standout element is the emphasis on exam strategies, classic exam traps, and stepwise approaches that tie theory to bedside practice.

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