Nerve Injury Etiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Post-Operative Management (with Dr. David Salomon)

Back again to the podcast, but this time to talk about nerve injury etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and postoperative management, is Dr. David Salomon, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in Connecticut. This is a topic that we are constantly dealing with and each time we dive into a discussion on it there is always something new that pops up. In this conversation, we tackle many different aspects surrounding surgery and nerve injuries, including the products and practices surgeons need to be cautious of that can lead to endodontic injuries and why it’s essential to educate referrals on the possible causes of chemical injuries. He talks about different nuances of techniques that can lead to nerve injury and includes some tips regarding sectioning techniques. We touch on radiographic predictors of nerve injury, why it’s vital to understand and master a full sensory examination, and the different components of treatment planning. If you want to hear more about what a nerve injury repair surgery looks like, tips on flap closures, other techniques, and more, then be sure to tune in and start listening now. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Dr. Salomon introduces the topic of today’s episode: nerve injuries.
• Basics of the etiology of nerve injuries.
• Products and practices surgeons need to be aware of that can cause chemical injuries. 
• The importance of educating your referrals on possible causes of chemical injury. 
• Dr. Salomon shares the nuances of techniques to avoid nerve injury. 
• Theory of mind regarding unattached tissue and the possibility of the presence of a nerve.
• We provide some tips regarding sectioning techniques and the principle of surgery. 
• Dr. Salomon stresses the point around the different complexities of taking out a third molar. 
• We dive into the different components of nerve injury treatment planning.
• What defines a good nerve recovery. 
• His thoughts, and further tips, on flap closures and other techniques.
• His post-op protocols and what he tells his patients to expect.
• Dr. Salomon talks about neuropathic pain best practices. 
• More on the demographic of his surgical patients. 
• The effects of dysaesthesia, anesthesia, and paraesthesia. 
• The importance of thinking about the medical/legal ramifications relating to this topic. 
• Rapid fire answers and enlightenments from Dr. Salomon. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. David Salomon on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-salomon-b8ab1431/ 

Dr. David Salomon Email - DPSalomo@gmail.com

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