[Rehabilitation of facial paralysis].

Authors :: Martin F
Source :: Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique [Ann Chir Plast Esthet] 2015 Oct; Vol. 60 (5), pp. 448-53. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Jul 17.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: Rehabilitation takes an important part in the treatment of facial paralysis, especially when these are severe. It aims to lead the recovery of motor activity and prevent or reduce sequelae like synkinesis or spasms. It is preferable that it be proposed early in order to set up a treatment plan based on the results of the assessment, sometimes coupled with an electromyography. In case of surgery, preoperative work is recommended, especially in case of hypoglossofacial anastomosis or lengthening temporalis myoplasty (LTM). Our proposal is to present an original technique to enhance the sensorimotor loop and the cortical control of movement, especially when using botulinum toxin and after surgery.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)