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.
Kleiss, I.J. +4 more
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Neural Plasticity, 2019 Objective. Facial synkinesis is a severe sequelae of facial nerve malfunction. Once the synkinesis is established, it is extremely difficult for patients to recover.
Jia-jia Wu +6 more
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Postparalysis Facial Synkinesis: Clinical Classification and Surgical Strategies
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2015 Background: Postparalysis facial synkinesis (PPFS) can occur after any cause of facial palsy. Current treatments are still inadequate. Surgical intervention, instead of Botox and rehabilitation only, for different degrees of PPFS was proposed.
David Chwei-Chin Chuang, MD +2 more
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Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery**Background**: Synkinesis may develop following facial nerve palsy, impacting quality of life. Botulinum toxin treatment for synkinesis is commonly used, but buccinator muscle injection is less common.
Raymond Hayler +4 more
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Post-traumatic Winking Induced by Extension of the Hand: A Case Report of a Novel Synkinesis [PDF]
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2014 Several synkinesis syndromes have been reported in the literature. Synkinesis syndromes are rare and are most commonly congenital or follow post-traumatic reinnervation. We describe a novel synkinesis syndrome that developed several months after cervical
Riet Vangheluwe +4 more
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Management of Synkinesis and Asymmetry in Facial Nerve Palsy: A Review Article [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2014 Introduction: The important sequelae of facial nerve palsy are synkinesis, asymmetry, hypertension and contracture; all of which have psychosocial effects on patients.
Abbasali pourmomeny, Sahar Asadi
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Combining early lower eyelid surgery with neuromuscular retraining for synkinesis prevention after facial palsy: the role of the eye in aberrant facial nerve regeneration [PDF]
Frontiers in NeurologyBackgroundFacial synkinesis (FS) is a distressing sequela of facial palsy (FP) characterized by involuntary, simultaneous movements of facial muscles occurring during voluntary facial expressions.
Arianna Di Stadio +9 more
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Management of Facial Synkinesis with a Combination of BTX-A and Biofeedback: A Randomized Trial [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2015 Introduction: Synkinesis and facial asymmetry due to facial nerve palsy are distressing conditions that affect quality of life. Unfortunately, these sequelae of facial nerve palsy are unresolved. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a
Abbas Ali Pourmomeny +2 more
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Procedural-Based Contemporary Management of Bell's Palsy Long-Term Sequelae: A Narrative Review. [PDF]
Otolaryngol Head Neck SurgAbstract 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 +3 more
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Acquired trigemino-abducens synkinesis in a dog with immune-mediated masticatory myositis. [PDF]
J Small Anim PractJournal of Small Animal Practice, Volume 67, Issue 5, Page 481-481, May 2026.
Garzón S, Liatis T.
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