Yearly Archives: 2023

Woman experiencing facial palsy (MODEL) pointing to her chin.

What Is Synkinesis? Understanding Possible Treatment Approaches

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Following a period of temporary facial paralysis, many men and women may find that the affected facial nerves have recovered, but lingering asymmetry and involuntary muscle movements may persist. This condition, known as synkinesis, results from a miscommunication between the facial muscles and nerves. What is synkinesis? If you or a loved one are facing …

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Pair of doctors (models) examining an x-ray of a patient's skull.

Frontiers in the Treatment of Facial Paralysis

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Approximately a month ago, my university asked me to give a talk in a newly created venue called Science Café on the subject of facial paralysis. The goal of this talk was to provide information for all non-medical people from Texas, across the United States, and abroad who are interested in the subject, whether they …

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