Facial Nerve Palsy - A Practitioner's Guide

The 7th cranial nerve, commonly known as the facial nerve, is a compound nerve having motor, parasympathetic and sensory components. Its motor portion innervates muscles for facial movement and expression. Facial paralysis is a common clinical condition that significantly impacts a patient's quality of life. Clinical evaluation is the primary diagnostic tool, and advanced imaging techniques are usually not needed. While a majority of patients with Bell's palsy recover spontaneously, patients are generally treated with a combination of steroids, antiviral drugs, and physiotherapy. In this book, experts discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and management of 7th cranial nerve paralysis, along with surgical options.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1839691581
• ISBN13: 9781839691584
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Intechopen
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 10.0"