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Therapeutic uses of surface electromyography for rehabilitation: An emerging tool across clinical applications

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Surface electromyography (EMG) is a noninvasive technology that detects voluntary muscle activation and has emerged as a valuable tool for neuromuscular assessment and rehabilitation. By using surface electrodes placed over targeted muscle groups, EMG enables the detection of muscle activity without the discomfort associated with invasive ...
Stephanie H. Vu, Jonathan Lutgens, Kathrine R. Manolopoulos, Sonja Katt, Sarah M. Smith, Aaron E. Bunnell, Yusha Katie Liu   +6 more
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Botulinum toxin in the treatment of facial synkinesis and hyperkinesis

, 2012
Objectives/Hypothesis: Facial synkinesis and hyperkinesis commonly impair the outcome of facial nerve palsy. Botulinum toxin type A has shown positive results in the treatment of these symptoms. Our experience is reported in this article.
SPAHIU, IRMA, Maria Nicastri, FILIPO, Roberto, COVELLI, EDOARDO, BERTOLI, Gian Antonio   +4 more
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Evaluating ChatGPT's Reliability in Analyzing Facial Asymmetry: A Comparative Study With Human Evaluators Using Cross Sectional Static Images

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Facial asymmetry assessment is often subjective and time intensive, thus we aim to evaluate reliability of ChatGPT in analyzing facial asymmetry compared to human raters. Methods Thirty patients with unilateral facial paralysis who underwent facial reanimation surgery were included in this study.
Ali B. Jafar, Malak Motair, Shahah Al Hajeri   +2 more
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Management of marcus gunn jaw winking synkinesis

, 2004
To report the outcomes of a management protocol for Marcus Gunn jaw winking ...
Bowyer, Jeremy D., Sullivan, Timothy J.
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Congenital trigemino-abducens synkinesis in a neonate.

, 2009
Congenital ocular synkinesis syndromes involve aberrant innervation of extraocular and eyelid muscles in a variety of patterns. A rare iteration is trigemino-abducens synkinesis, with only three published cases to date.
Nallasamy, Sudha, Binenbaum, Gil, Ghodasra, Devon H   +2 more
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The Spectrum of Congenital Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism: A 30‐Year Experience at a Tertiary Paediatric Centre

Clinical Endocrinology, Volume 105, Issue 4, Page 464-473, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) is a rare group of disorders of gonadotropin deficiency, either isolated or as a part of multiple pituitary hormone deficiencies (MPHD). We aimed to describe the spectrum of presentation, diagnosis, and management practices of CHH spanning 30 years at an Australian tertiary paediatric centre. This
Minha Kook, Richard G. McGee, Geoffrey Ambler, Yoon Hi Cho   +3 more
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Oculonasal Synkinesis: Video Report and Surgical Solution of a Rare Phenomenon

, 2017
Background: Synkinesis represents involuntary muscular movements that occur in association with voluntary contraction of other muscle groups. Oculonasal synkinesis is a rare phenomenon.
Francesco Brunelli, Barbara Rasile, Rasile, Barbara, Brunelli, Francesco, Guarro, Giuseppe, Giuseppe Guarro, Carmine Alfano, Alfano, Carmine   +7 more
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Facial synkinesis: A distressing sequela of facial palsy

Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
Introduction Synkinesis refers to abnormal involuntary facial movements that accompany volitional facial movements. Despite a 55% incidence of synkinesis reported in patients with enduring facial paralysis, there is still a lack of complete understanding
Tom Shokri MD, Shivam Patel BS, Kasra Ziai MD, Jonathan Harounian MD, Jessyka G Lighthall MD, FACS   +4 more
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Beyond the Rash: Simultaneous Bilateral Facial Nerve Palsy Following Childhood Varicella Infection

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Bilateral facial nerve palsy is a rare neurological condition in children and is infrequently associated with primary Varicella (chickenpox) infection. We report the case of a 10‐year‐old previously healthy girl who developed simultaneous bilateral lower motor neuron facial weakness 3 weeks after a self‐limiting varicella infection.
Mohamed Sheikh Hassan, Abdiwahid Ahmed Ibrahim, Said Abdi Mohamed, Nor Osman Sidow, Said Abdirahman Ahmed, Nur Adam Mohamed, Mohamed Mukhtar Mohamed, Saadaq Adan Hussein   +7 more
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Patient-perceived severity of synkinesis reduces quality of life in facial palsy: A cross-sectional analysis in 92 patients [PDF]

, 2019
KEY POINTS: Synkinesis can decrease quality of life in facial palsy patients. Patient-perceived severity of synkinesis may be of additional value in predicting facial palsy related-quality of life. We analyzed the additional value of the SAQ total score (
Pieter U. Dijkstra, Werker, Paul M N, Dijkstra, Pieter U, Quatela, Olivia, Martinus M. van Veen, van Veen, Martinus M, Tessa A. Hadlock, Hadlock, Tessa A, Joana Tavares‐Brito, Baiungo, Jennifer H, Paul M. N. Werker, Mara Robinson, Olivia Quatela, Tavares-Brito, Joana, Werker, Paul M N; id_orcid, Robinson, Mara, Jennifer H. Baiungo   +16 more
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