TITLE
Amber Leis: Nerve Surgery for Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
TALK INFO
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of advanced surgical techniques for the management of brachial plexus birth injuries. The discussion will focus on innovative approaches to nerve repair, highlighting current best practices, challenges, and outcomes. Surgeons will gain valuable insights into optimizing surgical intervention and improving patient prognosis. Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, this talk offers essential knowledge for those involved in nerve surgery.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Reconstruction
SPEAKER
DATE
02/02/26
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
Understand the pathophysiology of nerve injury in brachial plexus birth injuries.
Review advanced surgical techniques for nerve repair in pediatric patients.
Identify key challenges and considerations in managing brachial plexus birth injuries.
Explore strategies for optimizing patient outcomes through surgical intervention and rehabilitation.
Gain insights into post-operative care and long-term management of affected children.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Amber Leis, MD, FACS is a is a plastic hand surgery specialist, educator, and leader, serving as an associate professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis.. Previously, she led the residency program and served as division chief of plastic hand surgery at UC Irvine.
Dr. Leis received her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, followed by plastic surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center and a fellowship in orthopedic hand surgery at USC Keck School of Medicine. She is board-certified in both plastic surgery and hand surgery.
Her clinical and research interests include Dupuytren's contracture, congenital hand differences, and brachial plexus birth injury. She has been an active contributor to the surgical community, serving on committees for organizations like the American Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Leis is also a founding member of the PREPPED program for underrepresented minority students.
Dr. Leis is committed to advancing plastic surgery education and research and is excited to continue making an impact globally.
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.
