Let us understand what a cornea is and its purpose. The cornea is a clear layer of tissue located in the front of the eye. It is like window through which the light enters the eye. Tears protect the cornea against viruses, fungi and bacteria. ...
The scaphoid bone is one of the eight small bones that comprise the wrist joint. The two rows of small wrist bones act together to allow the wide variety of wrist positions and motions that we take for granted. The scaphoid bone spans or links these two rows together...
The goal of replantation (commonly known as re-implantation or re-attachment surgery) after traumatic amputation is successful attachment and restoration of circulation in the severed body part thereby restoring its form and function. The severed body part...
Skin grafting refers to the transfer of skin from one part of the body to the other to cover raw areas in the body. Through this procedure, the defect in the skin is reconstructed irrespective of the reason for the defect The skin is the largest organ of the body and...
Dr. Leena Jain is a leading reconstructive microsurgeon in Mumbai. She is a qualified plastic surgeon who performs free tissue transfers and reattaches severed parts along with composite tissue transplantation. As an expert reconstruction...
Facial Palsy refers to the paralysis of the facial muscles because of damage to the facial nerve. Missing or damaged facial nerve means the facial muscles do not receive signals and hence do not function properly. In such cases, eyes and/or mouth, along with other...
