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Synkinesis assessment in facial palsy: validation of the Dutch Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire [PDF]

Acta Neurologica Belgica, 2015
The objective of this study is to validate an existing health-related quality of life questionnaire for patients with synkinesis in facial palsy for implementation in the Dutch language and culture. The Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire was translated into the Dutch language using a forward-backward translation method.
Carien H G Beurskens, Henri A M Marres
exaly   +7 more sources

Hand-foot synkinesis in a patient with phenytoin intoxication

Clinical Parkinsonism & Related Disorders
Here we report the first case of phenytoin intoxication that was closely associated with hand-foot synkinesis. This case suggests a close association between cerebellar dysfunction and hand-foot synkinesis.
Noriyuki Matsukawa, Eiichi Katada, Gohei Yamada   +2 more
exaly   +4 more sources

Dynamic augmentation of lip levator function via depressor anguli oris transfer for post-facial paralysis synkinesis [PDF]

JPRAS Open
Post-facial paralysis synkinesis (PFPS) is characterized by the restriction of natural smile due to antagonism between the lip levator muscles and depressor anguli oris (DAO) in the perioral area.
Hisashi Sakuma, Eri Matoba, Takako Fujii, Yuma Togashi   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Does Electrical Stimulation Therapy Influence Synkinesis in Facial Paralysis? A Systematic Review [PDF]

OTO Open
Objective Facial paralysis (FP) has aesthetic, social, and functional consequences. While electrical stimulation (ES) shows promise for peripheral nerve injury, its role in FP remains controversial due to concerns about increasing synkinesis.
Hänel W. Eberly, Marly Aziz, F. Jeffrey Lorenz, Heather K. Schopper, Jessyka G. Lighthall   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

The impact of synkinesis on voice restoration in idiopathic vocal fold paralysis patients with different disease courses [PDF]

Scientific Reports
To assess the impact of synkinesis on voice restoration in idiopathic vocal fold paralysis (IVFP) patients with different disease courses, a cohort of 130 IVFP patients (comprising 71 males and 59 females; 78 cases with left-sided paralysis and 52 cases ...
Xiao-Hong Liu, Nan-Cao, Meng-Xie, Na-Li, Min-Juan Yang, Xiao-Ying Du, Xiao-Yong Ren, Hua-Nan Luo   +7 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Facial Paralysis Treatment and Facial Symmetrization with Botulinum Neurotoxin: A Narrative Review with Illustrative Clinical Cases [PDF]

Toxins
Facial paralysis leads to static and dynamic asymmetry, hyperkinesis of the non-paralyzed side, and synkinesis, with major functional and psychosocial consequences for patients.
Monica Renga, Roberta D’Emilio, Giovanni Salti, Selene Mogavero, Marco Papagni, Federico Biglioli, Alessandro Lozza   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Procedural-Based Contemporary Management of Bell's Palsy Long-Term Sequelae: A Narrative Review. [PDF]

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
Abstract Objective To describe the long‐term sequelae of Bell's palsy and summarize available treatment options, including recent advances, so that general otolaryngologists and other practitioners are aware of the clinical findings and available interventions. Data Sources PubMed.
Frederick RM, Kerr R, Dobratz E, Dougherty W.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

A 25-Year Bibliometric and Scientometric Analysis of Facial Paralysis Rehabilitation: Knowledge Structure, Influential Works, and Emerging Research Frontiers (2000-2025). [PDF]

Microsurgery
ABSTRACT Background Facial paralysis rehabilitation has progressed substantially over the past two decades, yet the scientific landscape of this field remains highly fragmented across surgical, neurological, and rehabilitation disciplines. Despite growing clinical and technological advances—including neuromuscular retraining, chemodenervation ...
Doğan M, Ayvat F.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Oculomotor Synkinesis Secondary to Meningocele: Report of a Rare Case [PDF]

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging
Oculomotor synkinesis or aberrant regeneration of cranial nerve III (CN III) typically results from trauma, aneurysm, or mass lesions. We present a rare case report with CN III palsy and synkinesis secondary to a meningocele in the left oculomotor ...
Benjamin Walker, Krishnakumari A. Modi, Leonardo F. Freitas, Nitesh Shekhrajka   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Diagnosing facial synkinesis using artificial intelligence to advance facial palsy care [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Facial palsy (FP) can lead to significant psychological and physical burdens such as facial synkinesis. This involuntary simultaneous movement of facial musculature remains challenging to diagnose and treat.
Leonard Knoedler, Christian Festbaum, Jillian Dean, Helena Baecher, Grégoire de Lambertye, Maximilian Maul, Thomas Schaschinger, Tobias Niederegger, Alexandra Scheiflinger, Michael Alfertshofer, Khalil Sherwani, Claudius Steffen, Max Heiland, Steffen Koerdt, Samuel Knoedler, Andreas Kehrer   +15 more
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