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SUMMARY Background: Many studies have been done in the quest for a safer, lower risk and more attractive abdominoplasty. Techniques and tactical approach may vary and few are said about preservation and suspension of Scarpa’s fascia. Methods: This retrospective report presents our experience with lipoabdominoplasty along with preservation and suspension of Scarpa’s fascia in 235 cases, over the past five years. Most patients had massive weight loss and were submitted to multiple operations. Results: Complication rate related directly to abdominoplasty with suspension of Scarpa’s fascia was low (5.9%) and the technique resulted in nice and smooth contour. Complications and favorable contour outcome are detailed in this study. Conclusion: Abdominal contour procedures with Scarpa’s suspension promotes a nice silhouette, promotes better accommodation for the abdominal flap and takes up tension of the groin region.

Gait adaptations among postoperative total hip replacement (THR) patients may be a response to the prosthesis and changes in the reconstructed joint mechanics or may be a learned response from an adaptation that was present preoperatively. Similarities have been reported between gait adaptations in preoperative and postoperative patients for THRs (1), but this was demonstrated in cross-sectional data and not longitudinal data. These gait adaptations may have implications on hip joint loading, rehabilitation protocols and can result in additional compensations at other joints. This longitudinal study tested the hypothesis that gait adaptations present preoperatively persist postoperatively.

The Sure-Closure device, designed for wound closure, harnesses the viscoelastic properties of the skin. It has been used in clinical studies in the past. We have evaluated the role of this device in complex wound problems and compared it to closure achieved by conventional wound closure methods such as skin grafts and flaps. A total of 40 patients with multiple wound etiologies were examined. We used the device under local and general anesthesia. In addition, we performed cost analysis on the use of the device and compared this to traditional methods. We found a cost reduction trend associated with the Sure-Closure method (p < .05). All of the 24 patients in whom the device was used to close the wounds had complete primary closure. The device is also easy to use. When used for delayed stretching, as in some of our patients, the compliance rate was high.