Synkinesis, its causes, patient challenges, and the importance of education and treatment
Timely referral, diagnosis challenges, and explaining synkinesis in Bell-s Palsy patients
Diagnostic workup and tailored treatments for different types of facial palsy
Synkinesis treatment including physical therapy, Botox, risks, and setting patient expectations
When to consider aggressive treatments like myectomy and neurolysis after Botox for synkinesis
Key factors and techniques in deciding between myectomy and neurectomy for facial paralysis
Effectiveness of therapies, improving quality of life, and mental health impacts
Facial paralysis types, recovery, and the development of synkinesis post-injury
Diagnosing and treating synkinesis with Botox and physical therapy
Surgeries for facial paralysis and synkinesis and aesthetic corrections
Insurance appeals, quality of life, periocular issues, and related surgical procedures
Selective neurectomy, static and dynamic procedures
Surgical procedures for addressing facial flaccid palsy, focusing on brow and eye treatments
Assessing and treating eyelid function for optimal eye health and protection
Static sling and other facial reanimation procedures for facial paralysis patients
Neural reanimation and gracilis muscle transfer for treating facial palsy patients
Explanation, diagnosis, and treatment approach for flaccid facial palsy, focusing on Bell-s Palsy
Nerve reconstruction techniques for cancer patients with facial nerve transections
Nerve graft choices, surgical techniques, and innovations in facial nerve reconstruction
Outcomes, histology, AI, and early interventions in facial nerve grafting and recovery
Timely interventions, nerve transfer techniques, and their effectiveness post-surgery
Approaches and decision-making in treating facial nerve paralysis
EMG use, nerve transfer timing, and outcomes in facial nerve reinnervation
Methods and research in free muscle transfer for facial and eyelid paralysis
Techniques and timing for nerve grafts and muscle innervation in facial surgery
Single, dual, and multivector gracilis muscle transfer techniques for facial reanimation
Employing sternohyoid and omohyoid muscles for facial muscle reinnervation techniques
This specialized course provides an in-depth exploration of facial paralysis and synkinesis management, featuring expert insights from Dr. Shiayin Yang and Dr. Myriam Loyo Li. Participants will learn about diagnostic challenges, timely interventions, and individualized non-surgical treatments, including Botox therapy, physical rehabilitation, and patient education. The program also covers advanced surgical options such as selective neurectomy, static slings, and dynamic facial reanimation procedures, emphasizing the importance of customizing treatment strategies based on patient needs and clinical presentation. Additionally, learners will delve into innovative nerve reconstruction techniques, optimal timing for nerve grafting, and free muscle transfer methods. By combining evidence-based clinical approaches with practical guidance, this course empowers clinicians to significantly enhance patient outcomes, quality of life, and psychological well-being.
