Abstract: Peripheral nerve injury is an increasingly impactful clinical problem that significantly impairs quality of life, function and return to work in our society. When a peripheral nerve or brachial plexus injury occurs, patients experience paralysis, altered sensation and pain that prevents normal function of the limb. This presentation overviews innovations within the field of plastic surgery, and more specifically in the domain of peripheral nerve surgery where there is significant need to augment recovery. These technologies include drug delivery systems, electrical stimulation, and pharmaceuticals.
Short Bio: Dr. Michael Hendry is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Surgery at Queen’s University as well as an Attending Surgeon in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto and then went on to complete a clinical fellowship in Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Hendry’s clinical interests include complex hand, wrist and peripheral surgery. His research interests focus on basic science and enhancement of peripheral nerve regeneration