TITLE
Tessa Hadlock : Comprehensive Management of the Paralyzed Face
TALK INFO
Facial paralysis is best managed using a multimodality approach that includes surgical interventions, physical therapy, and chemodeneveration. Dr. Hadlock, who is one of the most prominent experts globally, will present a comprehensive management algorithm.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Reconstruction, Cosmetic
SPEAKER
DATE
22/04/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Describe the anatomy and pathophysiology of facial nerve paralysis and its functional and psychosocial impact on patients.
Differentiate causes and clinical presentations of acute, subacute, and long-standing facial paralysis.
Outline comprehensive evaluation strategies, including grading systems and diagnostic tools used in facial paralysis assessment.
Review medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatment options, including dynamic and static reanimation techniques.
Identify appropriate timing and patient selection for various facial reanimation procedures.
Apply a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach to optimize functional, aesthetic, and quality-of-life outcomes.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Tessa Hadlock MD is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and an Associate Professor of Otology and Laryngology at Harvard Medical School. She is board certified in Otolaryngology (by the American Board of Otolaryngology) and in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery). She is a 1990 graduate of Bowdoin College and a 1994 graduate of Harvard Medical. She interned in general surgery at the University of Chicago Hospitals, followed by residency in Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard. Her training included a two year research fellowship in tissue engineering at the Children's Hospital in Boston. She has subspecialty training in microvascular head and neck reconstruction, and since 2002, has been on staff at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, where she directs the Facial Nerve Center in the division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. As a clinician-scientist, she is the author of numerous original articles, invited writings, and non-print materials, and she has an ongoing NIH-funded R-01 research grant titled "The Surgical and Rehabilitative Management of Facial Nerve Injury." Her primary interest is in comprehensive management of the paralyzed face.
CE ACCREDITATION
surgeOn is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeOn designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.
