David Terence Jonathan Netscher, M.B.B.Ch.

Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Email

netscher@bcm.edu

Positions

Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.: Plastic Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX, US

Program Director of Hand Surgery Fellowship: Hand Surgery Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, United States

Addresses

St Luke's Medical Towers (Office): 6624 Fannin Street
Suite 2730
Houston, TX, 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 799-8090
Fax: (713) 795-5006

Professional Interests

Hand and Micro Surgery

Professional Statement

Dr Netscher was born in South Africa and graduated with highest distinction from Medical School at the University of the Witwatersrand. After receiving some training in the UK and obtaining the Medal for the highest score in the FRCS primary examination, he transferred to the USA
He completed general surgery and plastic surgery residencies and also a hand surgery and microsurgery fellowship. Dr Netscher has a life-time professional career at Baylor College of Medicine. He has served as a Director of both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery as well as on the Conjoint Hand Surgery Board. He has served in leadership council positions for the American Society of Peripheral Nerve and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and served a 10 year tenure as Deputy Editor of the Journal of Hand Surgery. He is the recently elected Vice President of the Southern Medical Association

Websites

VIICTR Publications List

Selected Publications

Aliu O, Netscher DT, Staines KG, Thornby J, Armenta A. " A 5-year interval evaluation of function after pollicization for congenital thumb aplasia using multiple outcome measures. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2008 Jul ; 122 (1) : 198-205.
Pubmed PMID: 18594406.
Netscher DT, Aliu O, Samra S, Lewis E. " A case of congenital bilateral absence of elbow flexor muscles: review of differential diagnosis and treatment. " Hand (N Y). 2008 Mar ; 3 (1) : 41376.
Pubmed PMID: 18780113.
Netscher DT, Eladoumikdachi F, Schneider A. " A case study of a patient with closed avulsion rupture of a single slip of the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon. " Ann Plast Surg. 2001 Oct ; 47 (4) : 431-4.
Pubmed PMID: 11601580.
Netscher DT, Stal S, Peterson R. " A critical analysis of coronal incisions. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 1990 Jul ; 86 (1) : 167-9.
Pubmed PMID: 2359794.
Steadman AK, Netscher DT. " A detachable thumb spica for a rheumatoid brace. " J Hand Surg Am. 1991 May ; 16 (3) : 564-6.
Pubmed PMID: 1861046.
Netscher DT, Marchi M, Wigoda P. " A method for optimizing skin graft healing and outcome of wounds of the penile shaft and scrotum. " Ann Plast Surg. 1993 Nov ; 31 (5) : 447-9.
Pubmed PMID: 8285531.
Netscher DT, Walker LE, Weizer G, Thornby J, Wigoda P, Bowen D. " A review of 198 patients (389 implants) who had breast implants removed. " J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 1995 ; 5 (1) : 41586.
Pubmed PMID: 10163505.
Netscher D, Davino N, Armenta AH. " Abdominal tissue expansion aids in placement of the baclofen pump and other implantation devices. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2000 Nov ; 106 (6) : 1437-9.
Pubmed PMID: 11083591.
Darouiche RO, Netscher DT, Mansouri MD, Meade R. " Activity of antimicrobial-impregnated silicone tissue expanders. " Ann Plast Surg. 2002 Dec ; 49 (6) : 567-71.
Pubmed PMID: 12461436.
Hayes TG, Dziuk TW, Netscher DT, Green LK. " Adenoid cystic carcinoma metastatic to the fingers: a case report. " J Hand Surg Am. 1994 Sep ; 19 (5) : 803-5.
Pubmed PMID: 7806805.
Netscher DT, Spira M, Peterson R. " Adjunctive agents to facilitate rapid tissue expansion. " Ann Plast Surg. 1989 Nov ; 23 (5) : 412-6.
Pubmed PMID: 2604328.
Netscher DT, Sharma S, Kinner BM, Lyos A, Griego RD. " Adult-type colloid milium of hands and face successfully treated with dermabrasion. " South. Med. J.. 1996 Oct ; 89 (10) : 1004-7.
Pubmed PMID: 8865798.
Netscher DT. " Aesthetic outcome of breast implant removal in 85 consecutive patients. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2004 Mar ; 113 (3) : 1057-9.
Pubmed PMID: 15108906.
Netscher DT, Sharma S, Thornby J, Peltier M, Lyos A, Fater M, Mosharrafa A. " Aesthetic outcome of breast implant removal in 85 consecutive patients. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 1997 Jul ; 100 (1) : 206-19.
Pubmed PMID: 9207678.
Netscher D, Stal S, Shenaq SS, Alford EL, Valadka A. " An algorithm for management of residual posttraumatic calvarial defects in adults. " J Craniomaxillofac Trauma. 1997 ; 3 (1) : 36-45.
Pubmed PMID: 11951270.
Netscher D, Polsen C, Thornby J, Choi H, Udeh J. " Anatomic delineation of the ulnar nerve and ulnar artery in relation to the carpal tunnel by axial magnetic resonance imaging scanning. " J Hand Surg Am. 1996 Mar ; 21 (2) : 273-6.
Pubmed PMID: 8683062.
Eladoumikdachi F, Valkov PL, Thomas J, Netscher DT. " Anatomy of the intrinsic hand muscles revisited: part I. Interossei. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2002 Oct ; 110 (5) : 1211-24.
Pubmed PMID: 12360058.
Eladoumikdachi F, Valkov PL, Thomas J, Netscher DT. " Anatomy of the intrinsic hand muscles revisited: part II. Lumbricals. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2002 Oct ; 110 (5) : 1225-31.
Pubmed PMID: 12360059.
Netscher DT. " Anatomy of the ulnar artery as it relates to the transverse carpal ligament. " J Hand Surg Am. 2003 May ; 28 (3) : 534; author rep.
Pubmed PMID: 12772119.
Netscher DT, Peltier M. " Ancillary direct excisions in the periorbital and nasolabial regions for facial rejuvenation revisited. " Aesthetic Plast Surg. ; 19 (2) : 193-6.
Pubmed PMID: 7598032.
Netscher DT. " Applications of distraction osteogenesis. Part II. " Clin Plast Surg. 1998 Oct ; 25 (4) : 561-6, viii.
Pubmed PMID: 9917975.
Oram Y, Orengo I, Alford E, Green LK, Rosen T, Netscher DT. " Basal cell carcinoma of the scalp resulting in spine metastasis in a black patient. " J. Am. Acad. Dermatol.. 1994 Nov ; 31 (5) : 916-20.
Pubmed PMID: 7962748.
Sandvall BK, Cameron TE, Netscher DT, Epstein MJ, Staines KG, Petersen NJ. " Basal joint osteoarthritis of the thumb: ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition versus hematoma distraction arthroplasty. " J Hand Surg Am. 2010 Dec ; 35 (12) : 1968-75.
Pubmed PMID: 21074953.
Peterson RD, Bowen D, Netscher DT, Wigoda P. " Capsular compliance: a measure of a hard" prosthesis." " Ann Plast Surg. 1994 Apr ; 32 (4) : 337-41.
Pubmed PMID: 8210148.
Netscher DT, Baumholtz MA. " Chest reconstruction: I. Anterior and anterolateral chest wall and wounds affecting respiratory function. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2009 Nov ; 124 (5) : 240e-52e.
Pubmed PMID: 20009799.
Netscher DT, Baumholtz MA, Bullocks J. " Chest reconstruction: II. Regional reconstruction of chest wall wounds that do not affect respiratory function (axilla, posterolateral chest, and posterior trunk). " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2009 Dec ; 124 (6) : 427e-35e.
Pubmed PMID: 19952603.
Gharbaoui IS, Netscher DT, Kessler FB. " Chronic asymptomatic contralateral wrist scapholunate dissociation. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2005 Nov ; 116 (6) : 1672-8.
Pubmed PMID: 16267431.
Netscher DT, Weizer G, Wigoda P, Walker LE, Thornby J, Bowen D. " Clinical relevance of positive breast periprosthetic cultures without overt infection. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 1995 Oct ; 96 (5) : 1125-9.
Pubmed PMID: 7568489.
Goodman CM, Steadman AK, Meade RA, Bodenheimer C, Thornby J, Netscher DT. " Comparison of carpal canal pressure in paraplegic and nonparaplegic subjects: clinical implications. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2001 May ; 107 (6) : 1464-71; discus.
Pubmed PMID: 11335819.
Kroll SS, Netscher DT. " Complications of TRAM flap breast reconstruction in obese patients. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 1989 Dec ; 84 (6) : 886-92.
Pubmed PMID: 2531433.
Netscher DT, Richardson JD. " Complications requiring operative intervention in scleroderma. " Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1984 May ; 158 (5) : 507-12.
Pubmed PMID: 6369588.
Netscher DT, Izaddoost S, Sandvall B. " Complications, pitfalls, and outcomes after chest wall reconstruction. " Semin Plast Surg. 2011 Feb ; 25 (1) : 86-97.
Pubmed PMID: 22294947.
Netscher DT. " Congenital hand problems. Terminology, etiology, and management. " Clin Plast Surg. 1998 Oct ; 25 (4) : 537-52.
Pubmed PMID: 9917973.
Bullocks JM, Downey CR, Gibler DP, Netscher DT. " Crystal deposition disease masquerading as proliferative tenosynovitis and its associated sequelae. " Ann Plast Surg. 2009 Feb ; 62 (2) : 128-33.
Pubmed PMID: 19158520.
Netscher DT, Leong M, Orengo I, Yang D, Berg C, Krishnan B. " Cutaneous malignancies: melanoma and nonmelanoma types. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2011 Mar ; 127 (3) : 37e-56e.
Pubmed PMID: 21364382.
Netscher DT. " Dacron cuff for external tissue expander fill sites. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 1996 Nov ; 98 (6) : 1122.
Pubmed PMID: 8911500.
Netscher DT, Weizer G, Malone RS, Walker LE, Thornby J, Patten BM. " Diagnostic value of clinical examination and various imaging techniques for breast implant rupture as determined in 81 patients having implant removal. " South. Med. J.. 1996 Apr ; 89 (4) : 397-404.
Pubmed PMID: 8614880.
Netscher D, Dinh T, Cohen V, Thornby J. " Division of the transverse carpal ligament and flexor tendon excursion: open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 1998 Sep ; 102 (3) : 773-8.
Pubmed PMID: 9727443.
Pietsch JB, Netscher DT, Nagaraj HS, Groff DB. " Early excision of major burns in children: effect on morbidity and mortality. " J. Pediatr. Surg.. 1985 Dec ; 20 (6) : 754-7.
Pubmed PMID: 3910786.
Leong M, Chike-Obi CJ, Basu CB, Lee EI, Albo D, Netscher DT. " Effective breast reconstruction in female veterans. " Am. J. Surg.. 2009 Nov ; 198 (5) : 658-63.
Pubmed PMID: 19887195.
Tobin GR, Netscher DT, Williams RA, Richardson JD, Flint LM, Sharp JB, Polk HC. " Epithelial lining methods in esophageal repair: a comparative study using pedicle flaps in cats. " Surgery. 1985 Aug ; 98 (2) : 158-65.
Pubmed PMID: 4023916.
Larson GM, Vandertoll DJ, Netscher DT, Polk HC. " Esophageal motility: effects of injection sclerotherapy. " Surgery. 1984 Oct ; 96 (4) : 703-10.
Pubmed PMID: 6484810.
Goodman CM, Cohen V, Armenta A, Thornby J, Netscher DT. " Evaluation of results and treatment variables for pressure ulcers in 48 veteran spinal cord-injured patients. " Ann Plast Surg. 1999 Jun ; 42 (6) : 665-72.
Pubmed PMID: 10382806.
Netscher DT. " Expanded full-thickness skin grafts: an occasional first choice for reconstruction. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 1996 Nov ; 98 (6) : 1120-2.
Pubmed PMID: 8911499.
Aliu O, Netscher DT, Peltier M. " Failure of small joint arthrodesis from resorption around a compression screw in a patient with lupus-associated arthritis mutilans: case report. " Hand (N Y). 2008 Mar ; 3 (1) : 72-5.
Pubmed PMID: 18780125.
Netscher D, Alford EL, Wigoda P, Cohen V. " Free composite myo-osseous flap with serratus anterior and rib: indications in head and neck reconstruction. " Head Neck. 1998 Mar ; 20 (2) : 106-12.
Pubmed PMID: 9484940.
Norris ME, Samra S, DeMercurio J, Bourianoff TH, Netscher DT. " Free palmaris longus graft tenodesis effectively treats swan neck adduction collapse secondary to thumb basilar joint arthritis. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2007 Aug ; 120 (2) : 475-81.
Pubmed PMID: 17632353.
Netscher DT, Aliu O, Sandvall BK, Staines KG, Hamilton KL, Salazar-Reyes H, Thornby J. " Functional outcomes of children with index pollicizations for thumb deficiency. " J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Feb ; 38 (2) : 250-7.
Pubmed PMID: 23290464.
Staines KG, Majzoub R, Thornby J, Netscher DT. " Functional outcome for children with thumb aplasia undergoing pollicization. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2005 Oct ; 116 (5) : 1314-23; discus.
Pubmed PMID: 16217473.
Scheker LR, Chesher SP, Netscher DT, Julliard KN, O'Neill WL. " Functional results of dynamic splinting after transmetacarpal, wrist, and distal forearm replantation. " J Hand Surg Br. 1995 Oct ; 20 (5) : 584-90.
Pubmed PMID: 8543860.
Clamon J, Netscher DT. " General principles of flap reconstruction: goals for aesthetic and functional outcome. " Plast Surg Nurs. 1994 ; 14 (1) : 41531.
Pubmed PMID: 7800768.
Polsen C, Netscher DT, Green L, Polsen J. " Generalized elastolysis (cutis laxa): case study illustrating associated medical and surgical conditions. " South. Med. J.. 1995 Jul ; 88 (7) : 753-8.
Pubmed PMID: 7597482.
Jalali M, Netscher DT, Connelly JH. " Glomangiomatosis. " Ann Diagn Pathol. 2002 Oct ; 6 (5) : 326-8.
Pubmed PMID: 12376927.
Netscher DT, Carlyle T, Thornby J, Bowen D, Harris S, Clamon J. " Hemostasis at skin graft donor sites: evaluation of topical agents. " Ann Plast Surg. 1996 Jan ; 36 (1) : 41465.
Pubmed PMID: 8722976.
Stockton DW, Meade RA, Netscher DT, Epstein MJ, Shenaq SM, Shaffer LG, Lupski JR. " Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies is not a major cause of idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome. " Arch. Neurol.. 2001 Oct ; 58 (10) : 1635-7.
Pubmed PMID: 11594922.
Polsen C, Anous M, Netscher D, Shenaq S, Safi HJ. " Hypothermia and cardiopulmonary bypass during resection of extensive arteriovenous malformation followed by microvascular reconstruction. " Ann Plast Surg. 1995 Jun ; 34 (6) : 642-9.
Pubmed PMID: 7661544.
Netscher DT, Wigoda P, Alford EL. " In situ skin grafting of free muscle flaps prior to microvascular transfer to provide intraoral lining for full-thickness defects. " Head Neck. ; 17 (1) : 59-63.
Pubmed PMID: 7883551.
Darouiche RO, Meade R, Mansouri MD, Netscher DT. " In vivo efficacy of antimicrobe-impregnated saline-filled silicone implants. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2002 Apr 1; 109 (4) : 1352-7.
Pubmed PMID: 11964990.
Netscher DT, Eladoumikdachi F, Popek EJ. " Infantile myofibromatosis: case report of a solitary hand lesion with emphasis on differential diagnosis and management. " Ann Plast Surg. 2001 Jan ; 46 (1) : 62-7.
Pubmed PMID: 11192039.
Netscher DT, Hamilton KL. " Interphalangeal joint salvage arthrodesis using the lister tubercle as bone graft. " J Hand Surg Am. 2012 Oct ; 37 (10) : 2145-9.
Pubmed PMID: 22938803.
Netscher DT, Wigoda P, Green LK, Spira M. " Keratoacanthoma: when to observe and when to operate and the importance of accurate diagnosis. " South. Med. J.. 1994 Dec ; 87 (12) : 1272-6.
Pubmed PMID: 7973929.
Tollestrup T, Berg C, Netscher D. " Management of distal traumatic median nerve painful neuromas and of recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome: hypothenar fat pad flap. " J Hand Surg Am. 2010 Jun ; 35 (6) : 1010-4.
Pubmed PMID: 20513581.
Netscher DT, Stal S, Shenaq S. " Management of residual cranial vault deformities. " Clin Plast Surg. 1992 Jan ; 19 (1) : 301-13.
Pubmed PMID: 1537225.
Tobin GR, Moberg A, Ringberg A, Netscher D. " Mandibular-facial reconstruction with segmentally split serratus anterior composite flaps. " Clin Plast Surg. 1990 Oct ; 17 (4) : 663-72.
Pubmed PMID: 2249387.
Netscher DT, Mosharrafa AM, Laucirica R. " Massive asymmetric virginal breast hypertrophy. " South. Med. J.. 1996 Apr ; 89 (4) : 434-7.
Pubmed PMID: 8614890.
Badalamente M, Coffelt L, Elfar J, Gaston G, Hammert W, Huang J, Lattanza L, Macdermid J, Merrell G, Netscher D, Panthaki Z, Rafijah G, Trczinski D, Graham B. " Measurement scales in clinical research of the upper extremity, part 1: general principles, measures of general health, pain, and patient satisfaction. " J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Feb ; 38 (2) : 401-6.
Pubmed PMID: 23351912.
Badalamente M, Coffelt L, Elfar J, Gaston G, Hammert W, Huang J, Lattanza L, Macdermid J, Merrell G, Netscher D, Panthaki Z, Rafijah G, Trczinski D, Graham B. " Measurement scales in clinical research of the upper extremity, part 2: outcome measures in studies of the hand/wrist and shoulder/elbow. " J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Feb ; 38 (2) : 407-12.
Pubmed PMID: 23351913.
Lee-Valkov PM, Aaron DH, Eladoumikdachi F, Thornby J, Netscher DT. " Measuring normal hand dexterity values in normal 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old children and their relationship with grip and pinch strength. " J Hand Ther. ; 16 (1) : 22-8.
Pubmed PMID: 12611442.
Netscher DT, Friedland JA, Guzewicz RM. " Mercury poisoning from intravenous injection: treatment by granuloma resection. " Ann Plast Surg. 1991 Jun ; 26 (6) : 592-6.
Pubmed PMID: 1883169.
Netscher DT, Clamon J. " Methods of reconstruction. " Nurs. Clin. North Am.. 1994 Dec ; 29 (4) : 725-39.
Pubmed PMID: 7991405.
Netscher DT, Wigoda P, Spira M, Peltier M. " Musculoaponeurotic plication in abdominoplasty: how durable are its effects? " Aesthetic Plast Surg. ; 19 (6) : 531-4.
Pubmed PMID: 8638489.
Boutros S, Yuksel E, Weinfeld AB, Alford EL, Netscher DT. " Neural anatomy of the radial forearm flap. " Ann Plast Surg. 2000 Apr ; 44 (4) : 375-80.
Pubmed PMID: 10783092.
Netscher DT, Baumholtz MA, Popek E, Schneider AM. " Non-malignant fibrosing tumors in the pediatric hand: a clinicopathologic case review. " Hand (N Y). 2009 Mar ; 4 (1) : 41316.
Pubmed PMID: 19048350.
Netscher DT, Peterson R. " Normal and abnormal development of the extremities and trunk. " Clin Plast Surg. 1990 Jan ; 17 (1) : 13-21.
Pubmed PMID: 2406091.
Garman ME, Orengo IF, Netscher D, Schwartz MR, Rosen T. " On glomus tumors, warts, and razors. " Dermatol Surg. 2003 Feb ; 29 (2) : 192-4.
Pubmed PMID: 12562354.
Netscher DT. " Patients having removal of silicone breast implants. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2001 Jul ; 108 (1) : 272-3.
Pubmed PMID: 11420551.
Netscher DT, Meade RA, Goodman CM, Brehm BJ, Friedman JD, Thornby J. " Physical and psychosocial symptoms among 88 volunteer subjects compared with patients seeking plastic surgery procedures to the breast. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2000 Jun ; 105 (7) : 2366-73.
Pubmed PMID: 10845288.
Rappaport NH, Netscher DT. " Plastic surgery techniques applicable to periodontal flap surgery. " Periodontol. 2000. 1996 Jun ; 11 : 95-102.
Pubmed PMID: 9567961.
Netscher DT, Meade RA, Goodman CM, Alford EL, Stewart MG. " Quality of life and disease-specific functional status following microvascular reconstruction for advanced (T3 and T4) oropharyngeal cancers. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2000 Apr ; 105 (5) : 1628-34.
Pubmed PMID: 10809090.
Netscher D, Larson GM, Polk HC. " Radionuclide esophageal transit. A screening test for esophageal disorders. " Arch Surg. 1986 Jul ; 121 (7) : 843-8.
Pubmed PMID: 3718219.
Netscher DT, Richards WT. " Rational treatment for multiple digit congenital absence: case report of nonvascularized toe phalangeal transfers and distraction lengthening for symbrachydactyly. " Ann Plast Surg. 2006 Feb ; 56 (2) : 211-5.
Pubmed PMID: 16432336.
Stal S, Netscher DT, Shenaq S, Spira M. " Reconstruction of calvarial defects. " South. Med. J.. 1992 Aug ; 85 (8) : 812-9.
Pubmed PMID: 1502623.
Netscher DT. " Reconstruction of fingertip amputations with advancement flaps and nail bed full-thickness. " J Hand Surg Br. 2003 Dec ; 28 (6) : 623; author rep.
Pubmed PMID: 14669744.
Netscher DT, Meade RA. " Reconstruction of fingertip amputations with full-thickness perionychial grafts from the retained part and local flaps. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 1999 Nov ; 104 (6) : 1705-12.
Pubmed PMID: 10541172.
Netscher DT, Valkov PL. " Reconstruction of oncologic torso defects: emphasis on microvascular reconstruction. " Semin Surg Oncol. ; 19 (3) : 255-63.
Pubmed PMID: 11135482.
Netscher DT, Eladoumikdachi F, Goodman CM. " Rectus abdominis muscle flaps used successfully for median sternotomy wounds after ipsilateral internal mammary artery ligation. " Ann Plast Surg. 2001 Sep ; 47 (3) : 223-8.
Pubmed PMID: 11562023.
Netscher DT. " Repair of fingertip amputations with local digital flaps and perionychial composite grafts from the amputated part. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2005 Apr ; 115 (4) : 1217-8; author .
Pubmed PMID: 15793479.
Netscher D, Eladoumikdachi F, Gao YH. " Resurfacing arthroplasty for metacarpophalangeal joint osteoarthritis: a good option using either perichondrium or extensor retinaculum. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2000 Nov ; 106 (6) : 1430-3.
Pubmed PMID: 11083585.
Netscher D, Armenta AH, Meade RA, Alford EL. " Sensory recovery of innervated and non-innervated radial forearm free flaps: functional implications. " J Reconstr Microsurg. 2000 Apr ; 16 (3) : 179-85.
Pubmed PMID: 10803620.
Evans GR, Netscher DT, Schusterman MA, Kroll SS, Robb GL, Reece GP, Miller MJ. " Silicon tissue assays: a comparison of nonaugmented cadaveric and augmented patient levels. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 1996 May ; 97 (6) : 1207-14.
Pubmed PMID: 8628803.
Netscher DT, Clamon J. " Smoking: adverse effects on outcomes for plastic surgical patients. " Plast Surg Nurs. 1994 ; 14 (4) : 205-10.
Pubmed PMID: 7732100.
Edwards MJ, Hirsch RM, Broadwater JR, Netscher DT, Ames FC. " Squamous cell carcinoma arising in previously burned or irradiated skin. " Arch Surg. 1989 Jan ; 124 (1) : 115-7.
Pubmed PMID: 2910238.
Netscher DT, Eladoumikdachi F, McHugh PM, Thornby J, Soltero E. " Sternal wound debridement and muscle flap reconstruction: functional implications. " Ann Plast Surg. 2003 Aug ; 51 (2) : 115-22; discuss.
Pubmed PMID: 12897511.
Netscher DT. " Subclinical infection as a possible cause of significant breast capsules. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2004 Jun ; 113 (7) : 2229-30; author.
Pubmed PMID: 15253231.
Netscher DT. " Subclinical infection in breast capsules. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2004 Sep 1; 114 (3) : 818-20.
Pubmed PMID: 15318076.
Netscher DT. " Subcutaneous mercury granulomas. " J Hand Surg Am. 1995 May ; 20 (3) : 516-7.
Pubmed PMID: 7642943.
Netscher DT, Aburto J, Koepplinger M. " Subungual glomus tumor. " J Hand Surg Am. 2012 Apr ; 37 (4) : 821-3.
Pubmed PMID: 22192165.
Netscher DT, Sharma S, Alford EL, Thornby J, Leibman NS. " Superficial versus deep: options in venous drainage of the radial forearm free flap. " Ann Plast Surg. 1996 May ; 36 (5) : 536-41.
Pubmed PMID: 8743666.
Netscher D, Clamon J, Fincher L, Thompson R. " Surgical repair of pressure ulcers. " Plast Surg Nurs. 1996 ; 16 (4) : 225-33, 239.
Pubmed PMID: 9060767.
Netscher DT, Sandvall BK. " Surgical Technique: Posterior Deltoid-to-Triceps Transfer in Tetraplegic Patients. " J Hand Surg Am. 2011 Apr ; 36 (4) : 711-5.
Pubmed PMID: 21463732.
Netscher DT, Lewis EV. " Technique of nonvascularized toe phalangeal transfer and distraction lengthening in the treatment of multiple digit symbrachydactyly. " Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2008 Jun ; 12 (2) : 114-20.
Pubmed PMID: 18528239.
Netscher D, Steadman AK, Thornby J, Cohen V. " Temporal changes in grip and pinch strength after open carpal tunnel release and the effect of ligament reconstruction. " J Hand Surg Am. 1998 Jan ; 23 (1) : 48-54.
Pubmed PMID: 9523954.
Netscher DT. " The benefit of transverse carpal ligament reconstruction following open carpal tunnel release. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2003 May ; 111 (6) : 2020-2.
Pubmed PMID: 12711966.
Netscher D, Lee M, Thornby J, Polsen C. " The effect of division of the transverse carpal ligament on flexor tendon excursion. " J Hand Surg Am. 1997 Nov ; 22 (6) : 1016-24.
Pubmed PMID: 9471069.
Netscher DT, Wigoda P, Thornby J, Yip B, Rappaport NH. " The hemodynamic and hematologic effects of cigarette smoking versus a nicotine patch. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 1995 Sep ; 96 (3) : 681-8.
Pubmed PMID: 7638293.
Goodman CM, Cohen V, Thornby J, Netscher D. " The life span of silicone gel breast implants and a comparison of mammography, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging in detecting implant rupture: a meta-analysis. " Ann Plast Surg. 1998 Dec ; 41 (6) : 577-85; discuss.
Pubmed PMID: 9869129.
Samra S, Samra AH, Netscher DT. " Threatened lower extremity in a neonate from a severely constricting amniotic band: a case for limb salvage after a 6-year functional follow-up. " Ann Plast Surg. 2006 Nov ; 57 (5) : 569-72.
Pubmed PMID: 17060741.
Netscher DT, Scheker LR. " Timing and decision-making in the treatment of congenital upper extremity deformities. " Clin Plast Surg. 1990 Jan ; 17 (1) : 113-31.
Pubmed PMID: 2406090.
Radocha RF, Netscher D, Kleinert HE. " Toe phalangeal grafts in congenital hand anomalies. " J Hand Surg Am. 1993 Sep ; 18 (5) : 833-41.
Pubmed PMID: 8228054.
Netscher DT, Patrinely JR, Peltier M, Polsen C, Thornby J. " Transconjunctival versus transcutaneous lower eyelid blepharoplasty: a prospective study. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 1995 Oct ; 96 (5) : 1053-60.
Pubmed PMID: 7568479.
Netscher D, Mosharrafa A, Lee M, Polsen C, Choi H, Steadman AK, Thornby J. " Transverse carpal ligament: its effect on flexor tendon excursion, morphologic changes of the carpal canal, and on pinch and grip strengths after open carpal tunnel release. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 1997 Sep ; 100 (3) : 636-42.
Pubmed PMID: 9283561.
Friedman J, Fabre J, Netscher D, Jaksic T. " Treatment of acute neonatal vascular injuries--the utility of multiple interventions. " J. Pediatr. Surg.. 1999 Jun ; 34 (6) : 940-5.
Pubmed PMID: 10392909.
Netscher DT, Baumholtz MA. " Treatment of congenital upper extremity problems. " Plast. Reconstr. Surg.. 2007 Apr 15; 119 (5) : 101e-129e.
Pubmed PMID: 17415231.
Netscher DT, Janz B. " Treatment of symptomatic ulnar artery occlusion. " J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Nov ; 33 (9) : 1628-31.
Pubmed PMID: 18984349.
Netscher DT, Eladoumikdachi F. " Two case reports of pollicization of a previously syndactylized index finger for congenitally absent thumb. " Ann Plast Surg. 2003 Dec ; 51 (6) : 607-10; discuss.
Pubmed PMID: 14646659.
Baumholtz M, Netscher D, Popek E, Schneider AM. " Types of tumors and outcome of treatment of 12 patients with nonmalignant fibrosing tumors in the pediatric hand. " Ann Plast Surg. 2008 Oct ; 61 (4) : 380-4.
Pubmed PMID: 18812706.
Netscher D, Cohen V. " Ulnar nerve compression at the wrist secondary to anomalous muscles: a patient with a variant of abductor digiti minimi. " Ann Plast Surg. 1997 Dec ; 39 (6) : 647-51.
Pubmed PMID: 9418928.
Netscher DT, Cohen V. " Ulnar nerve entrapment at the wrist: cases from a hand surgery practice. " South. Med. J.. 1998 May ; 91 (5) : 451-6.
Pubmed PMID: 9598853.
Gao YH, Ketch LL, Eladoumikdachi F, Netscher DT. " Upper limb salvage with microvascular bone transfer for major long-bone segmental tumor resections. " Ann Plast Surg. 2001 Sep ; 47 (3) : 240-6.
Pubmed PMID: 11562026.
Weizer G, Malone RS, Netscher DT, Walker LE, Thornby J. " Utility of magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography in diagnosing breast implant rupture. " Ann Plast Surg. 1995 Apr ; 34 (4) : 352-61.
Pubmed PMID: 7793779.
Wigoda P, Netscher DT, Thornby J, Yip B, Rappaport N. " Vasoactive effects of smoking as mediated through nicotinic stimulation of sympathetic nerve fibers. " J Hand Surg Am. 1995 Sep ; 20 (5) : 718-24.
Pubmed PMID: 8522735.

Memberships

American Association of Plastic Surgeons-Fellow

American College of Surgeons-Fellow

American Society for Surgery of the Hand

American Association for Hand Surgery

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery

American Society for Peripheral Nerve

American Society of Maxiofacial Surgeons

Association of VA Surgeons

Association of Hand Surgery Fellowship Directors

Texas Society of Plastic Surgery.

Honorary Memberships-Romanian Association of Plastic Surgeons, Romanian Society for Surgery of the Hand, Colombian Association for Surgery of the Hand