Plenary Session 5 | AAHS Vice President

Explore the journey of transforming an innovative idea into a clinically relevant nerve repair solution. This session will follow the development and commercialization of nerve tape, from the initial concept and development process through its application in the operating room. Attendees will gain insight into clinical considerations, surgical technique and decision-making, as well as the collaboration required among surgeons, scientists, engineers, and marketing professionals to bring an innovation to market. The session will also highlight the growing relevance of nerve tape in clinical practice and its implications for therapists caring for patients following nerve repair.