Minimally Invasive Technique Appears Helpful To Reanimate Facial Paralysis

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A procedure involving only one small incision and no major modifications to bone can be used to transpose a tendon and appears helpful in reanimating the lower face after paralysis, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. "The primary goal of all facial reanimation protocols is to restore facial movement that is controlled, symmetrical and spontaneous," the authors write as background information in the article...


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Using this technology, physical therapy is necessary guidance to achieve the best results, the authors said. "Seeing is obtained dynamic muscle movement will not turn into a spontaneous smile without intensive retraining neuromuscular control.
 
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