Management of Post-Facial Paralysis Synkinesis

by Babak Azizzadeh MD, FACS (Editor), Charles Nduka (Editor)

Overview

From the use of specialist facial therapy and concurrent chemodenervation to the surgical revolution of selective neurolysis, synkinesis management is rapidly evolving as better tools become available to diagnose, assess, and personalize care. Management of Post-Facial Paralysis Synkinesis is the first book to focus exclusively on this common consequence of facial paralysis, providing authoritative coverage of recent advances in assessment as well as non-surgical and surgical treatment. Drs. Babak Azizzadeh and Charles Nduka lead an author team of international, multidisciplinary experts who fully explore the causes, clinical presentations, and management of synkinesis.

• Provides objective assessment and grading of facial paralysis, as well as both surgical and non-surgical management of synkinesis.

• Discusses the new surgical approach to lower facial synkinesis developed by Dr Azizzadeh.

• Includes numerous videos that show the movement of the face and selected treatments, as well as a library of facial expressions for objective video assessment of facial paralysis.

• Features dozens of high-quality anatomical images, colored line drawings, photographs, and charts throughout.

• Provides focused coverage of this timely topic for otolaryngologists, plastic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and maxillofacial surgeons.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323755108
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	09/03/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	150
File size:	159 MB
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Table of Contents

1 Facial nerve and muscle anatomy
2 Etiology, Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Post-Facial Paralysis Synkinesis
3 Psychosocial Impact of Facial Palsy
4 Facial nerve consultation
5 Smile Analysis for Facial Nerve Disorders
6 Synkinesis and the role of botulinum toxin in facial palsy management
7 Assessment and Grading of Synkinesis and Facial Palsy
8 Objective measurement of outcomes in facial paralysis
9 Self management and the prevention of complications of synkinesis
9 Facial Neuromuscular Retraining for Synkinesis
10 Eyelid Rehabilitation in Post-Facial Paralysis with Synkinesis
10 Botulinum toxin
11 Surgical Reanimation of Post-Facial Paralysis Synkinesis Smile Dysfunction
 Appendix 1

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Unique, focused coverage of synkinesis from noted authorities in the field

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, MD (Bridgeport Hospital)
Description: A significant number of individuals will incur impairment of the facial nerve requiring treatment. This book fills this much needed void. The exposure of care represented in this text is quite valuable.
Purpose: The concept behind the creation of this book took shape after an International Facial Nerve Symposium. It was predicated upon offering options for treatment, diagnosis, and anatomy of the facial nerve, which innervates the majority of the facial muscles.
Audience: The authors are well versed in their understanding of the facial nerve. Hence, therapists, surgeons, and neurologists who treat facial nerve injury will find a treasure trove of knowledge to assist them in the diagnosis and treatment of this pathological condition.
Features: This book commences with a chapter devoted to the anatomy of the facial nerve and the muscles they innervate. Spectacular color plates of the facial muscles along with anatomical descriptions are found in the first chapter. The ensuing 10 chapters delve into the cause and mechanism of dysfunction; psychological aspects encountered with nerve damage; the manner in which to conduct a consultation; analysis and management of the facial nerve disorder; objective measures of the facial palsy outcome; and surgical options to ameliorate these conditions. Tables highlighting pertinent aspects of treatment, along with charts and representative photographs of the pre- and post-therapy, are plentiful.
Assessment: The authors have succeeded in founding an informative text that is worthy of perusal.

Doody's Review Service

"The authors have succeeded in founding an informative text that is worthy of perusal."

Doody’s Review Service, 2022, Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, MD (Bridgeport Hospital)

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