Annals in Action: Plastic Surgery Insights on the Go

In this episode of Annals in Action, Brad and Ben are joined by cohost Dr. Ronnie Mubang, who recently joined the faculty at Vanderbilt Plastic Surgery after completing his plastic surgery residency there, following prior training in general surgery, acute care surgery, and burn surgery. We begin by discussing our recent editorial in the February issue inviting listeners to engage with the team an...

In this episode, Brad reviews a systematic evaluation of local antibiotic delivery systems for infection prophylaxis in implant-based breast reconstruction, highlighting the promising reductions in surgical-site infection and implant loss achieved with biodegradable beads, PMMA antibiotic plates, and continuous postoperative irrigation—while underscoring the evidence gaps that persist due to unifo...

In this episode, Brad breaks down a multicenter study of the Burn Model Systems National Database that investigates disparities in burn scar reconstruction utilization, demonstrating significant variation based on geography, gender, and insurance type ( Ann Plast Surg. 2025;95(2):146–150, DOI: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000004360 ). Lax discusses a retrospective analysis exploring how diabetes and metform...

In this episode, Brad explores a timely analysis comparing carpal tunnel syndrome information quality across social media platforms and large language models like ChatGPT, highlighting the superiority of AI-generated content in accuracy and reliability (Ann Plast Surg. 2025;94(5):477–483, DOI: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000004232). Lax discusses a review of the evolving landscape of vascularized composite...

In this episode, Brad offered a comprehensive review of the use of drains in plastic surgery, delving into their roles, advantages, and implications in various surgical contexts. Lax provided an insightful discussion on the reverse sural flaps, highlighting their techniques, applications, and significance in reconstructive procedures. Finaly, the episode features an engaging interview with Ben Sav...

In this episode, our guest Dr. Golinko introduces his new ImageAssist App ( Ann Plast Surg. 2024;92(4):367-372 ), Lax discusses an innovative way to increase latissimus flap's reach ( Ann Plast Surg. 2025;94(1):68-69 ), and Brad shares his thoughts on Collagenase for Dupuytren's ( Ann Plast Surg. 2025;94(1):44-50 ). Sweet talk by Limuji from freetouse.com

In the third episode of Annals in Action, Dr. Kyle Gabbrick joins us to share his thoughts on blepharoplasty and brow lift. Dr. Hill discusses the impact of ChatGPT on publications and Dr. Bhandari looks at an interesting study comparing limb salvage between poly trauma patients and isolated limb injury patients.

In the second episode, we discuss Neurocutaneous flap based on lateral cutaneous nerve of forearm, the impact of Dobbs v. Jackson on Breast Cancer Treatment, and use of drains in gender affirming mastectomies. Dr. William Lineaweaver, the Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Plastic Surgery joins us for an interview to discuss what it is like to be the Editor.

In this inaugural episode, we discuss open versus endoscopic carpal tunnel procedures, ulnar nerve compressions, and an exciting interview with the Editor-in-Chief of Annals , Dr. Lineweaver.