
Lesson 24 • 20 Apr 2025
Methods and research in free muscle transfer for facial and eyelid paralysis
Course overview
Expert-led course covering diagnosis, non-surgical therapies, surgical interventions, and advanced reanimation techniques for facial paralysis and synkinesis, emphasizing tailored treatments to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life.
2.5 hours, 27 lessons
Lessons
Management of Synkinesis with Dr. Shiayin Yang
Lesson 1
Synkinesis, its causes, patient challenges, and the importance of education and treatment
Lesson 2
Timely referral, diagnosis challenges, and explaining synkinesis in Bell-s Palsy patients
Lesson 3
Diagnostic workup and tailored treatments for different types of facial palsy
Lesson 4
Synkinesis treatment including physical therapy, Botox, risks, and setting patient expectations
Lesson 5
When to consider aggressive treatments like myectomy and neurolysis after Botox for synkinesis
Lesson 6
Key factors and techniques in deciding between myectomy and neurectomy for facial paralysis
Lesson 7
Effectiveness of therapies, improving quality of life, and mental health impacts
Surgical Management of Synkinesis & Flaccid Facial Paralysis with Dr. Shiayin Yang
Lesson 8
Facial paralysis types, recovery, and the development of synkinesis post-injury
Lesson 9
Diagnosing and treating synkinesis with Botox and physical therapy
Lesson 10
Surgeries for facial paralysis and synkinesis and aesthetic corrections
Lesson 11
Insurance appeals, quality of life, periocular issues, and related surgical procedures
Lesson 12
Selective neurectomy, static and dynamic procedures
Lesson 13
Surgical procedures for addressing facial flaccid palsy, focusing on brow and eye treatments
Lesson 14
Assessing and treating eyelid function for optimal eye health and protection
Lesson 15
Static sling and other facial reanimation procedures for facial paralysis patients
Lesson 16
Neural reanimation and gracilis muscle transfer for treating facial palsy patients
Lesson 17
Explanation, diagnosis, and treatment approach for flaccid facial palsy, focusing on Bell's Palsy
Advanced Techniques in Facial Reanimation with Dr. Myriam Loyo Li
Lesson 18
Nerve reconstruction techniques for cancer patients with facial nerve transections
Lesson 19
Nerve graft choices, surgical techniques, and innovations in facial nerve reconstruction
Lesson 20
Outcomes, histology, AI, and early interventions in facial nerve grafting and recovery
Lesson 21
Timely interventions, nerve transfer techniques, and their effectiveness post-surgery
Lesson 22
Approaches and decision-making in treating facial nerve paralysis
Lesson 23
EMG use, nerve transfer timing, and outcomes in facial nerve reinnervation
Lesson 24
Methods and research in free muscle transfer for facial and eyelid paralysis
Lesson 25
Techniques and timing for nerve grafts and muscle innervation in facial surgery
Lesson 26
Single, dual, and multivector gracilis muscle transfer techniques for facial reanimation
Lesson 27
Employing sternohyoid and omohyoid muscles for facial muscle reinnervation techniques
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