Background: A variety of facial nerve grading scales have been developed over the years
with the intended goals of objectively documenting facial nerve function, tracking recovery …

The neurologist’s dilemma: A comprehensive clinical review of Bell’s palsy, with emphasis on
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Background Corticosteroids and antiviral agents are widely used to treat the early stages of
idiopathic facial paralysis (ie, Bell's palsy), but their effectiveness is uncertain. Methods We …

Facial synkinesis is one of the most distressing consequences of facial paralysis. Synkinesis
refers to the abnormal involuntary facial movement that occurs with voluntary movement of a …

Rehabilitation of the paralyzed face addresses both the physical and psychological aspects
of facial disability. Individuals with facial palsy suffer from lack of facial expression, as well as …

Purpose: To create a systematic overview of the available reconstructive techniques, facial
nerve grading scales, physical evaluation, the reversibility of paralysis, non-reconstructive …

The aim was to develop a comprehensive screening instrument for evaluation of orofacial
dysfunction that was easy to perform for different health professionals without special …

Background The Facial Grading Scale (FGS) is a quantitative instrument used to evaluate
facial function after facial nerve injury. However, quantitative improvements in function after …

Question What is the effect of mime therapy on facial symmetry and severity of paresis in
people with facial nerve paresis? Design Randomised controlled trial. Participants 50 …

Background: Facial palsy is a frequent and debilitating sequela of stroke and brain injury,
causing functional and aesthetic deficits as well as significant adverse effects on quality of …