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Journal of Korean Medical Science Aug 2020This study reviews recent literature on facial palsy guidelines and provides systematic reviews on related topics of interest. (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis
BACKGROUND
This study reviews recent literature on facial palsy guidelines and provides systematic reviews on related topics of interest.
METHODS
An electronic database search was performed to identify recent guidelines dealing with facial nerve palsy, systematic reviews and recent meta-analysis published between 2011 and 2019 (inclusive). The literature search used the search terms "Bell's palsy," "Ramsay-Hunt syndrome," "Facial palsy," "Facial paralysis," "Facial paresis," "Guideline," "Meta-analysis," "Systematic review," and "Randomized controlled trial." Only studies written in English were used.
RESULTS
The characteristics of treatment trends for facial palsy have been reviewed over the past decade. The most prominent change noted may be the shift from the conventional House-Brackmann facial nerve grading system to the Sunnybrook and eFACE systems. In addition, the results of serial meta-analyses indicate increasing agreement with the use of surgical decompression of the facial nerve. Beyond steroids or combined steroid-antiviral treatment, various novel drugs and treatments have been tried. For long-standing facial paralysis and postparetic synkinesis sequelae after facial palsy, facial reanimation has been highlighted and the necessity of new paradigms have been raised.
CONCLUSION
For peripheral facial paralysis, various changes have been made, not only in the facial nerve grading systems, but also in medical treatments, from surgical procedures to rehabilitation, during the last decade.
Topics: Acupuncture Therapy; Acute Disease; Decompression, Surgical; Facial Nerve; Facial Paralysis; Humans; Practice Guidelines as Topic
PubMed: 32743989
DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e245 -
Ideggyogyaszati Szemle Jul 2022The incidence of brachial plexus palsy (BPP) has decreased recently, but the indivi-d-ual's quality of life is endangered. To provide better chan-ces to BPP neonates and... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
The incidence of brachial plexus palsy (BPP) has decreased recently, but the indivi-d-ual's quality of life is endangered. To provide better chan-ces to BPP neonates and infants, the Department of Developmental Neurology worked out, introduced, and applied a complex early therapy, including nerve point stimulation.
METHODS
After diagnosing the severity of BPP, early intensive and complex therapy should be started. Appro-x-imately after a week or ten days following birth, the slightest form (neurapraxia) normalizes without any intervention, and signs of recovery can be detected around this period. The therapy includes the unipolar nerve point electro-stimulation and the regular application of those elemen-tary sensorimotor patterns, which activate both extremities simultaneously.
RESULTS
With the guideline worked out and applied in the Department of Developmental Neurology, full recovery can be achieved in 50% of the patients, and even in the most severe cases (nerve root lesion), functional upper limb usage can be detected with typically developing body-scheme.
CONCLUSION
Immediately starting complex treatment based on early diagnosis alters the outcome of BPP, providing recovery in the majority of cases and enhancing the everyday arm function of those who only partially benefit from the early treatment.
Topics: Brachial Plexus; Brachial Plexus Neuropathies; Early Diagnosis; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy; Paralysis; Quality of Life
PubMed: 35916611
DOI: 10.18071/isz.75.0247 -
European Journal of Physical and... Feb 2020Peripheral facial nerve palsy (FNP) can have various causes, such as Bell's palsy or after surgery for acoustic neuroma. Rehabilitation is often required but there is no... (Randomized Controlled Trial)
Randomized Controlled Trial
BACKGROUND
Peripheral facial nerve palsy (FNP) can have various causes, such as Bell's palsy or after surgery for acoustic neuroma. Rehabilitation is often required but there is no evidence that any rehabilitation approach is more efficacious than another.
AIM
The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of neurocognitive-rehabilitative approach through mirror-therapy (MT) and motor-imagery (MI), integrated into the traditional rehabilitation with mime-therapy and myofascial-approach.
DESIGN
This study was designed as a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial.
SETTING
This study took place from January 2016 to June 2018 at the Unit of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of Umberto I Polyclinic Hospital, Rome, Italy.
POPULATION
Twenty-two patients were randomized into two groups: the mirror therapy group (N.=11, MT and MI) and the traditional rehabilitation group (N.=11, mime-therapy and a myofascial-approach).
METHODS
Outcome assessments were performed before treatment (T0), after one month (T1=10 session, twice/week), after the second and third months (T2=10 twice/week + 5 of MT+MI one/week and T3=10 twice/week + 5 of MT+MI 1/week), and at the 4-week follow-up (T4=2 months follow-up).
RESULTS
The analysis of the functional evaluations show that both groups experienced progressive improvement T0 to T3, with stabilization of the results at the follow-up. There was a significant difference in House-Brackmann-Scale scores between T0 and follow-up in favor of the experimental group. In terms of quality of life (FaCE scale), total scores and social function items improved in both groups from T0 to T3. The experimental group obtained better results with regard to quality of life and emotional depression.
CONCLUSIONS
The integrated use of MT and MI is efficacious in the rehabilitation of FNP, improving facial physical function. Further studies are needed to determine the predictive factors of the recovery of facial mimic.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT
The ability of patients with unilateral facial paralysis to recognize and appropriately judge facial expressions and perceive the judgments of others remains underexplored. The likelihood of recovering near-normal facial-function after grade VI facial paralysis is low. Procedures, such as the immediate repair of the facial nerve with an interposed donor graft, might improve facial function in patients with partially injured facial nerves.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Disability Evaluation; Double-Blind Method; Facial Nerve; Facial Paralysis; Female; Humans; Imagery, Psychotherapy; Male; Middle Aged; Neuropsychological Tests; Physical Therapy Modalities
PubMed: 30916916
DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.19.05757-5 -
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.... Dec 2005The management of radial nerve palsy associated with fractures of the shaft of the humerus has been disputed for several decades. This study has systematically reviewed... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
The management of radial nerve palsy associated with fractures of the shaft of the humerus has been disputed for several decades. This study has systematically reviewed the published evidence and developed an algorithm to guide management. We searched web-based databases for studies published in the past 40 years and identified further pages through manual searches of the bibliography in papers identified electronically. Of 391 papers identified initially, encompassing a total of 1045 patients with radial nerve palsy, 35 papers met all our criteria for eligibility. Meticulous extraction of the data was carried out according to a preset protocol. The overall prevalence of radial nerve palsy after fracture of the shaft of the humerus in 21 papers was 11.8% (532 palsies in 4517 fractures). Fractures of the middle and middle-distal parts of the shaft had a significantly higher association with radial nerve palsy than those in other parts. Transverse and spiral fractures were more likely to be associated with radial nerve palsy than oblique and comminuted patterns of fracture (p < 0.001). The overall rate of recovery was 88.1% (921 of 1045), with spontaneous recovery reaching 70.7% (411 of 581) in patients treated conservatively. There was no significant difference in the final results when comparing groups which were initially managed expectantly with those explored early, suggesting that the initial expectant treatment did not affect the extent of nerve recovery adversely and would avoid many unnecessary operations. A treatment algorithm for the management of radial nerve palsy associated with fracture of the shaft of the humerus is recommended by the authors.
Topics: Algorithms; Humans; Humeral Fractures; Paralysis; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Prognosis; Radial Nerve; Radial Neuropathy; Recovery of Function; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 16326879
DOI: 10.1302/0301-620X.87B12.16132 -
Acta Medica Portuguesa Dec 2011Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) is a consequence of the peripheral neuronal lesion of the facial nerve (FN). It can be either primary (Bell`s Palsy) or secondary. The... (Review)
Review
Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) is a consequence of the peripheral neuronal lesion of the facial nerve (FN). It can be either primary (Bell`s Palsy) or secondary. The classical clinical presentation typically involves both stages of the hemiface. However, there may be other symptoms (ex. xerophthalmia, hyperacusis, phonation and deglutition changes) that one should recall. Clinical evaluation includes rigorous muscle tonus and sensibility search in the FN territory. Some useful instruments allow better objectivity in the patients' evaluation (House-Brackmann System, Facial Grading System, Functional Evaluation). There are clear referral criteria to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Treatment of Bell`s Palsy may include pharmacotherapy, neuromuscular training (NMT), physical methods and surgery. In the NMT field the several treatment techniques are systematized. Therapeutic strategies should be problem-oriented and adjusted to the patient's symptoms and signs. Physical methods are reviewed. In about 15-20 % of patients permanent sequelae subside after 3 months of evolution. PFP is commonly a multidisciplinary condition. Therefore, it is important to review strategies that Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation may offer.
Topics: Facial Paralysis; Humans; Physical Therapy Modalities
PubMed: 22863499
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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology Jun 2022Marin-Amat syndrome is a rare acquired oculofacial synkinesis first reported in 1918. It manifests as involuntary eyelid closure on jaw opening or on lateral movement of...
BACKGROUND
Marin-Amat syndrome is a rare acquired oculofacial synkinesis first reported in 1918. It manifests as involuntary eyelid closure on jaw opening or on lateral movement of the jaw following a peripheral facial nerve palsy. The increased orbicularis tone due to aberrant connections between the cranial nerve (CN) V and CN VII results in an undesirable wink with major psychosocial impact.
PURPOSE
Most cases in literature were either observed or administered botulinum toxin injection to the orbicularis muscle. There are few sporadic reports of surgical interventions with successful outcomes.Hence there was a need to generate awareness regarding various modes of management of this rare entity.
SYNOPSIS
We present a video on the clinical presentation and management of six such patients, of whom one was bilateral. Five patients were females. Traumatic facial nerve paralysis and Bell's palsy was previously diagnosed in one and five patients respectively. The mean age was 52 ± 9.48 years. The mean MRD (margin reflex distance) 1 and MRD 2 was 3.17 ± 0.60 and 5.33± 0.65 mm respectively. On smiling or on movement of the jaw the MRD 1 and 2 was reduced by 2. 50±0.40 and 1.50+/-0.40 mm respectively. Of the six patients four patients opted for nil intervention.
HIGHLIGHTS
Botulinum toxin injection and preseptal orbicularis resection in the upper and lower eyelid along with blepharoplasty was performed in 1 patient each. Satisfactory reduction in the synkinetic movement was achieved in both. Marin-Amat syndrome is a rare often underdiagnosed synkinetic disorder following peripheral facial nerve palsy. Botulinum toxin injection and preseptal orbicularis resection are viable management options.
VIDEO LINK
https://youtu.be/YQbRecp449w.
Topics: Adult; Blinking; Botulinum Toxins; Facial Nerve; Facial Paralysis; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Syndrome; Synkinesis
PubMed: 35648031
DOI: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1262_22 -
Developmental Medicine and Child... Jul 2006The Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) has been developed to classify how children with cerebral palsy (CP) use their hands when handling objects in daily...
The Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) has been developed to classify how children with cerebral palsy (CP) use their hands when handling objects in daily activities. The classification is designed to reflect the child's typical manual performance, not the child's maximal capacity. It classifies the collaborative use of both hands together. Validation was based on the experience within an expert group, a review of the literature, and thorough analysis of children across a spectrum of function. Discussions continued until consensus was reached, first about the constructs, then about the content of the five levels. Parents and therapists were interviewed about the content and the description of levels. Reliability was tested between pairs of therapists for 168 children (70 females, 98 males; with hemiplegia [n=52], diplegia [n=70], tetraplegia [n=19], ataxia [n=6], dyskinesia [n=19], and unspecified CP [n=2]) between 4 and 18 years and between 25 parents and their children's therapists. The results demonstrated that MACS has good validity and reliability. The intraclass correlation coefficient between therapists was 0.97 (95% confidence interval 0.96-0.98), and between parents and therapist was 0.96 (0.89-0.98), indicating excellent agreement.
Topics: Activities of Daily Living; Adolescent; Cerebral Palsy; Child; Child Development; Child, Preschool; Disability Evaluation; Disabled Children; Female; Hand; Humans; Intention; Male; Motor Skills Disorders; Observer Variation; Paralysis; Reproducibility of Results; Sensitivity and Specificity; Severity of Illness Index; Statistics as Topic
PubMed: 16780622
DOI: 10.1017/S0012162206001162 -
Neurology India 2021
Topics: Humans; Paralysis; Water Sports
PubMed: 34979728
DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.333512 -
Pediatrics Jun 2022To describe the etiology and clinical course of pediatric acute-onset unilateral peripheral facial palsy (FP), to define factors that distinguish Bell's palsy from...
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
To describe the etiology and clinical course of pediatric acute-onset unilateral peripheral facial palsy (FP), to define factors that distinguish Bell's palsy from Lyme-related FP (LRFP), and to determine if early corticosteroid use impacts facial strength recovery in Bell's palsy or LRFP.
METHODS
Retrospective cohort study of children 1 to 18 years old who received clinical care within our pediatric clinical care network (Lyme-endemic region) between 2013 and 2018 for acute-onset unilateral peripheral FP.
RESULTS
The study included 306 children; 82 (27%) had LRFP, 209 (68%) had Bell's palsy, and 15 (5%) had FP of different etiology. Most children with LRFP presented between June and November (93%), and compared with Bell's palsy, more often had a preceding systemic prodrome, including fever, malaise, headache, myalgias, and/or arthralgias (55% vs 6%, P < .001). Neuroimaging and lumbar puncture did not add diagnostic value in isolated FP. Of the 226 children with Bell's palsy or LRFP with documented follow-up, FP was resolved in all but 1. There was no association between ultimate parent/clinician assessment of recovery and early corticosteroid use.
CONCLUSIONS
Bell's palsy and LRFP were common causes of pediatric FP in our Lyme endemic region. Systemic prodrome and calendar month may help distinguish LRFP from Bell's palsy at FP onset, guiding antibiotic use. Early corticosteroid use did not impact our measures of recovery, although subtle abnormalities may not have been appreciated, and time to recovery could not be assessed. Future prospective studies using standardized assessment tools at regular follow-up intervals are necessary.
Topics: Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Bell Palsy; Child; Child, Preschool; Facial Paralysis; Humans; Infant; Lyme Disease; Prospective Studies; Retrospective Studies
PubMed: 35586981
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-053992 -
Journal of Neurology Nov 2023To systematically review the published cases of bilateral facial palsy (BFP) to gather evidence on the clinical assessment and management of this pathology. (Review)
Review
OBJECTIVE
To systematically review the published cases of bilateral facial palsy (BFP) to gather evidence on the clinical assessment and management of this pathology.
METHODS
Following PRISMA statement recommendations, 338 abstracts were screened independently by two authors. Inclusion criteria were research articles of human patients affected by BFP, either central or peripheral; English, Italian, French or Spanish language; availability of the abstract, while exclusion criteria were topics unrelated to FP, and mention of unilateral or congenital FP. Only full-text articles reporting the diagnostic work-up, the management, and the prognosis of the BFP considered for further specific data analysis.
RESULTS
A total of 143 articles were included, resulting a total of 326 patients with a mean age of 36 years. The most common type of the paralysis was peripheral (91.7%), and the autoimmune disease was the most frequent aetiology (31.3%). The mean time of onset after first symptoms was 12 days and most patients presented with a grade higher than III. Associated symptoms in idiopathic BFP were mostly non-specific. The most frequently positive laboratory exams were cerebrospinal fluid analysis, autoimmune screening and peripheral blood smear, and the most performed imaging was MRI. Most patients (74%) underwent exclusive medical treatment, while a minority were selected for a surgical or combined approach. Finally, in more than half of cases a complete bilateral recovery (60.3%) was achieved.
CONCLUSIONS
BFP is a disabling condition. If a correct diagnosis is formulated, possibilities to recover are elevated and directly correlated to the administration of an adequate treatment.
Topics: Humans; Adult; Facial Paralysis; Facial Nerve Diseases; Causality; Magnetic Resonance Imaging
PubMed: 37523065
DOI: 10.1007/s00415-023-11897-7