Effect of Botulinum Toxin A (BTX-A) Injection into Denervated Muscles on Synkinesis and Symmetry in Patients with Facial Nerve Paralysis
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Management of Facial Synkinesis with a Combination of BTX-A and Biofeedback: A Randomized Trial
Introduction: Synkinesis and facial asymmetry due to facial nerve palsy are distressing conditions that affect quality of life. Unfortunately, these sequelae of facial nerve palsy are unresolved. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a combination of biofeedback therapy and botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injection for the management of synkinesis and asymmetry of facial muscles. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Middle East Journal of Rehabilitation and Health
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2423-4451
DOI: 10.5812/mejrh.81931