41. Penn Department Of Plastic Surgery The Division of Plastic Surgery’s facial paralysis program is a regional leader. Penn doctors are using the very latest reconstructive procedures to restore http://www.pennhealth.com/plasticsurgery/recon/para.html

Appointments Medical Services Health Information Find a Doctor Search: Overview Cosmetic Surgery Reconstructive Surgery Skin Care Program ... Wound closure Facial paralysis What is facial paralysis surgery? Who is a good candidate? Risks Preparing for facial paralysis surgery ... Recovery What is facial paralysis surgery? Among the latest cutting-edge procedures, doctors at Penn are grafting nerves from other parts of the body into the face and seeing excellent results. They are also using small tubes surgically implanted in the face to guide regrowth of the facial nerve. Bells palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis. The condition can impair speech, keep eyelids from closing completely, cause drooling and leave facial features drooping. Treatment may or may not be amenable to surgical treatment. Who is a good candidate?

42. Facial Paralysis Prevention, Cure, Curing Protocol, Remedies, Herbs, Alternative This facial paralysis Prevention and/or Curing Protocol is for people who are ready to take the full responsibility for their own health. http://curezone.com/dis/1.asp?C0=141

43. Bell's Palsy Facial Paralysis Bell s Palsy facial paralysis. Bell s Palsy Bell s Palsy Bells Palsy Intro Page The Bell s Palsy Network Facial nerve (VII) paralysis http://www.ability.org.uk/Bell's_Palsy_Facial_Paralysis.html

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44. A Multidisciplinary Approach To Facial Paralysis A Multidisciplinary Approach to facial paralysis. The Facial Nerve Center of UPMC Health System, Pittsburgh, provides multidisciplinary evaluation of and http://www.upmc.edu/FacialNerve/approach.htm

Facial Nerve Center Facial Nerve Center Home Page A Multidisciplinary Approach to Facial Paralysis Physical Therapy for Facial Nerve Disorders Treatment: Facial Reanimation Referring Patients to the Center Research Interests at the Facial Nerve Center Facial Paralysis Support Group Expressions Newsletter Archive A Multidisciplinary Approach to Facial Paralysis The Facial Nerve Center of UPMC Health System, Pittsburgh, provides multidisciplinary evaluation of and treatment for all types of facial paralysis caused by injury or disease of the facial nerve or muscles. The importance of normal facial function has been emphasized in the American Medical Association (AMA) Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (page 179), which states: The face is such a prominent feature of a person that it plays a critical role in [his or her] physical, psychological, and emotional makeup. Facial disfigurement can affect all these components and can result in social and vocational handicap. The AMA guide assigns a "percentage of whole person impairment" percentage of 10 to 15 percent and 30 to 45 percent, respectively, to describe the impairment imposed by permanent unilateral and bilateral facial paralysis.

45. Department Of Otolaryngology: Facial Nerve Center - Facial Paralysis facial paralysis can be gradual or sudden. Certainly few conditions are as disquieting as to The most common form of facial paralysis is Bell s palsy, http://wuphysicians.wustl.edu/dept.asp?pageID=45&ID=8

46. Department Of Otolaryngology: Facial Paralysis - Diagnosis Bell’s palsy is the most common form of facial paralysis; however, there are many Diagnosis is crucial for the proper treatment of facial paralysis. http://wuphysicians.wustl.edu/dept.asp?pageID=46&ID=8

47. Bell's Palsy Partial Facial Paralysis Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatments Discover the facts about partial facial paralysis or Bell s Palsy. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Bell s Palsy. http://womenshealth.about.com/od/bellspalsy/

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zfs=0;zCMt='a06' About Women's Health Women's Health Head to Toe Nuerological Disorders Bell s Palsy Women's Health Essentials What Do My Symptoms Mean? Women's Health Treaments ... Help zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/6.htm','');w(xb+xb); FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Women's Health newsletter! See Online Courses Search Women's Health Bell's Palsy, Partial Facial Paralysis Information about sudden partial facial paralysis called Bell's palsy. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Bell's palsy Alphabetical Recent Up a category Bell's Palsy Bell's Palsy is a partial paralysis of the face which occurs suddenly often accompanied by pain or discomfort. Learn about possible causes, and find out what treatments are available. Doctor, What Is Bell's Palsy? The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery examine facial nerve problems, and provides treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation information. Topic Index Email to a Friend Our Story Be a Guide ... Patent Info.

48. The Hospital For Sick Children - Facial Paralysis a need to address the specific problems of facial paralysis in children. Before microsurgery, the treatment of facial paralysis was based on procedures http://www.sickkids.ca/plasticsurgery/section.asp?s=Facial Paralysis&sID=4515

49. The Hospital For Sick Children: Referral To Ambulatory Clinics And Services Our facial paralysis group in Toronto has taken up this condition as its main facial paralysis represents a weakness or paralysis of the muscles of the http://www.sickkids.ca/smile-surgery/facialp.asp

Facial Paralysis What is facial paralysis? What are the effects of facial paralysis? What surgery can be done to help? What therapy can be done to help? What is Facial Paralysis? Our facial paralysis group in Toronto has taken up this condition as its main focus of interest and strives to improve the lives of individuals stricken with its consequences. Facial paralysis represents a weakness or paralysis of the muscles of the face which are used in facial expression. The paralysis may result from damage to the facial nerve, which controls these muscles, or damage to the muscles themselves. The facial muscles are controlled by the 7th cranial nerve also known as the Facial nerve. This nerve has multiple branches supplying areas around the forehead, the eye, the nose, the mouth and the neck. The muscles which are controlled by this nerve, for wrinkle of the forehead, raise the eyebrows, close of the eyes, open of the nostrils, purse of the lips, show of the teeth and control movements of the lips and cheeks. These muscles control the function of these structures and through their movements express emotion. The causes of facial paralysis are numerous. Congenital facial paralysis is noted at birth and may be a part of a syndrome or occur sporadically in isolation. Facial paralysis may occur later in life and be caused by infections such as Bell's palsy, local facial growths and tumors or tumors within or adjacent to the brain, such as an acoustic neuroma. Facial paralysis may also be caused by injury to the facial nerve along any part of its course from the brain to the face or injury to the facial muscles themselves.

50. Go Ask Alice!: Facial Paralysis Hello. This is Achingly Lopsided again. Guess what. I know what I had/have. I was going through the first stages of Bell s palsy. http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1064.html

Mac users: please note that our site is optimized for the Safari browser Colds, aches, pains, and other ailments Facial paralysis Originally Published: January 17, 1997 Hello. This is "Achingly Lopsided" again. Guess what. I know what I had/have. I was going through the first stages of Bell's palsy. Yesterday I woke up to find that my left side of the face was numb, everything tasted bland on the left side of my tongue, and my eye has difficulty shutting properly. Fortunately, as my doctor told me this morning, I don't have too serious a case of it, and since I'm giving it attention now, with a good dose of medication to ease the inflammation of the nerves, the doctor thinks it may gradually go away, but can't guarantee 100% recovery. Perhaps these notes I've written can be of use to someone else, who might take precautions prior to the onset of facial paralysis. I don't know if anything can be done during the headache/ear-ache stage. I've personally found the whole thing very taxing emotionally. Alice, do you know if there's any information on what it might be that spurs on Bell's palsy? Dear "Achingly Lopsided,"

51. Facial Paralysis and information for people affected by Bells Palsy, a condition causing facial paralysis. Organizations, Nonprofit; facial paralysis; Charities; http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/D005158.html

low graphics Facial Paralysis broader: Paralysis other: Hemiplegia Paraplegia Vocal Cord Paralysis Bells Palsy Association This is the Web site of the Bells Palsy Association, a not-for-profit charity, providing help and information for people affected by Bells Palsy, a condition causing facial paralysis. The site contains sections on causes, treatments and prognosis, and provides details about the organisations activities, links to other Web sites and research papers. Organizations, Nonprofit Facial Paralysis Charities Last modified: 02 Sep 2005

52. Facial Paralysis facial paralysis is the total loss of voluntary muscle movement of one side of the face. http://www.ehendrick.org/healthy/003028.htm

Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Treatment Facial paralysis Definition Facial paralysis is the total loss of voluntary muscle movement of one side of the face. Alternative Names Paralysis of the face Considerations Facial paralysis in adults is often due to Bell's palsy . This disorder (probably derived from a virus) usually affects one side of the face causing a drooping mouth, drooling , and excessive tearing from one eye. While the facial distortion usually improves over time, there may be some permanent deformity. Sometimes there is loss of taste on the affected side of the face. Sound may also be louder on the affected side. In facial paralysis due to stroke , the eye on the affected side can be closed and the forehead can be wrinkled. This is not possible with Bell's palsy. Other muscles on one side of the body may also be involved with a stroke. Facial paralysis due to a brain tumor generally develops gradually with accompanying headaches seizures , or hearing loss. In newborns, facial paralysis may result from birth trauma Causes Bell's palsy Stroke Brain tumor Sarcoidosis Lyme disease Infection Birth trauma (newborns) Review Date: 5/8/2003 Reviewed By: Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., M.Sc., Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

53. Facial Paralyis - Medical Malpractice Attorney Source facial paralysis is the result of a difficult birthing process or by birth While facial paralysis may be present at birth, s tatistics have shown that http://www.medical-malpractice-attorney-source.com/medical_malpractice/facial-pa

Home Medical Malpractice News Resources Site Map ... Contact Medical Malpractice Attorney Birth Injuries: Locate a Medical Malpractice Attorney by clicking on the state of your choice Alabama Georgia Maryland New Jersey ... West Virginia Facial Paralysis Facial paralysis is the result of a difficult birthing process or by birth injury caused by medical malpractice. While facial paralysis may be present at birth, s tatistics have shown that about 50% of all sufferers have complete spontaneous recovery within the first 30 days without any treatment or intervention. Another 20% suffering from facial paralysis recover between 1 and 3 months of birth, while another 5-10% recover between 4 and 6 months of birth. This leaves 20% of the group not recovering at all from facial paralysis. Facial paralysis is caused by pressure on the baby's face during labor or birth, or the use of forceps during childbirth, which may also cause injury to a baby's facial nerves. In cases where the nerve is merely bruised, the patient with facial paralysis will usually recover within a few weeks. Cases involving more severe nerve damage may necessitate an operation to surgically repair the damaged facial nerves. Because childbirth can be such a complicated process that exposes a baby and a mother to physical harm, doctors must be extremely experienced and ready to adjust to any possible complications that may arise during the childbirth process. Birth injuries resulting in facial paralysis can range from mild to severe, depending on the cause of the injury. Facial paralysis is a condition caused by compression of the facial nerves. In some difficult deliveries facial paralysis is just an unfortunate result of the birthing process, with some facial paralysis having no apparent cause.

54. MEEI-Facial Nerve Disorders Bell s palsy is a rapid onset of facial paralysis on one side of the face, facial paralysis after Acoustic Neuroma Removal and other Skull Base Tumors http://www.meei.harvard.edu/facialnerve/face.php

Find a Disease/Condition Employment Contact Us Site Map The menu has downgraded. It is at the bottom of this page. home > otolaryngology department > facial nerve Facial Nerve There are many causes for disorders of the facial nerve, and these often result in significant disfigurement and impaired function. To address the need for services for this problem, the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary's Facial Nerve Center was established in 1989. The center provides the experience and expertise of a team of medical specialists skilled in the evaluation and treatment of facial nerve disorders. The Facial Nerve Center is a fully equipped otolaryngology office at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. There is a facility for testing facial nerve function electrophysiologically. Additionally, muscular function measurements can be performed in conjunction with the neurology department at Massachusetts General Hospital. There is equipment in the center for photo and video documentation of facial movement, and an outcomes research center to track outcomes through the Facial Nerve Center. The Facial Nerve The facial nerve carries impulses from the brain to the facial muscles, allowing facial expression and movement. In addition, portions of the facial nerve activate the tear glands, the salivary glands, and tiny ear muscles, as well as carry taste sensations from the tongue back to the brain. When the nerve impulses to the facial nerve are interrupted, any or all of these functions may be affected.

55. MEEI-Facial Nerve facial paralysis After Acoustic Neuroma and Other Skull Base Surgery Complete facial paralysis takes longer to recover from than mild facial weakness. http://www.meei.harvard.edu/facialnerve/face2.php

Find a Disease/Condition Employment Contact Us Site Map The menu has downgraded. It is at the bottom of this page. home > otolaryngology department > facial nerve Facial Nerve Disorders Causes of facial nerve problems can include: Bell's Palsy Facial Paralysis After Acoustic Neuroma Removal and Other Skull Base Tumors Facial Palsy from Parotid Tumors Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome ... Synkinesis and Facial Spasms Bell's Palsy Bell's palsy is a rapid onset paralysis of the facial musculature on one side of the face, without an apparent cause. It ordinarily affects all branches of the nerve, from the forehead to the neck. A viral illness preceding the paralysis, ear pain, changes in taste, facial numbness, and tongue numbness are commonly associated symptoms. The cause of Bell's palsy is uncertain, as its other name, idiopathic facial paralysis, reflects. There is evidence to suggest a viral cause, with most data pointing to infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV). While it is difficult to prove this cause and effect relationship conclusively, the fact that Bell's palsy appears to respond to antiviral and anti-inflammatory medications further supports the relationship between HSV and Bell's palsy. Treatment Most cases of Bell's palsy resolve spontaneously, with no noticeable change in facial expression seen after recovery. However, it has been shown that treatment with steroids can either improve or speed up complete recovery, and it is very frequently prescribed for this condition. It has also been shown to cause a decrease in Bell's palsy associated pain. Steroids do have some potential side effects. Therefore, in patients with other health problems, steroid use may not be indicated. Among the potential problems are altered blood sugar levels, stomach ulcers, and mood and personality changes.

56. Facial Paralysis Patient medical question and doctor answer from The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum. Health topic area and articles about bell s palsy Topics cranial . http://www.medhelp.org/forums/neuro/archive/12970.html

Questions in The Neurology Forum are being answered by doctors from The Cleveland Clinic , consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in America. Forum: The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum Topic: Bell's Palsy Subject: Facial paralysis I am a 47 year old female, 5-3, 108 lbs. Approximately 12 months ago I suffered what appeared to be a chronic sinus infection with severe headaches and facial pain. My physician treated this with six different antibiotics with no success. he eventually performed an MRI which revealed no sinus infection. He eventually diagnosed the problem as "facial neuralgia" and prescribed elavil. The problem eventually subsided. Recently in the past two weeks I have developed facial numbness. My mother has suffered from Bells Palsy in the past although it went away. My problem has developed to the point where the entire left side of my face has become numb and my left eye is dry. I also have a TMJ problem which I have had off and on for some time. My primary care physician has ordered another MRI and consultation with a Neurologist.

57. Facial Paralysis In The AnswerBank: Body & Soul Whilst watching TV last week my lip started to feel really strange just as though I had had an injection at the dentist, this travelled up the side of my http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Body_and_Soul/Question126221.html

@import "/styles/texteditor.css"; Javascript must be enabled to use this form. Register/Sign-In Topics Adverts How it Works Motoring Music ... AB Suggestions Category Search GO Sorry, you need inline frames to see this poll. facial paralysis Whilst watching TV last week my lip started to feel really strange just as though I had had an injection at the dentist,this travelled up the side of my nose and under my eye, the feeling lasted around 20 minutes. I went to my GP who said it sounded like trapped nerves in my face and recommended I take one 300mg aspirin a day for two weeks. It has done the same thing again a few times, has anyone else had this as it was really scary. Wed 20/07/05 13:17 Subscribe to question Post an Answer Type your answer here , first you must click on the link in your welcome email to log your questions and answers. They will then be displayed on the AnswerBank. I want to subscribe to this thread SUBMIT TheAnswerbank is a Community Questions and Answer site where users can ask genuine questions and receive helpful answers. Please enter your email below to be informed of updates to this thread. At any time you will be able to cancel your subscription to this question by clicking on a link within the email you receive.

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59. BrainTalk Communities - Facial Paralysis Online patient support groups for healthcare and neurology. http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/archive/index.php/f-136.html

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60. NYEE Receives Grant To Fight Facial Para - New York Eye & Ear Infirmary to improve understanding of the debilitating problem of facial paralysis. through better diagnosis and treatment plans for facial nerve paralysis. http://www.nyee.edu/facial-nerve-research.html

dqmcodebase = "" Highlights About the Infirmary History and Mission ... Site Map Printer-Friendly Page Large Print Version The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Receives Grant to Fight Facial Paralysis New York (Spring 2003) The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary became one of the first institutions to receive a New York State Department of Health Empire Clinical Research Award for electrophysiology research to improve understanding of the debilitating problem of facial paralysis. New York has a signficant number of such patients who have suffered traumatic injury due to violence or untreated chronic ear disease. The project will use new quadrifilar electromygraphic (EMG) recording techniques to study facial nerve firing patterns and neuromuscular control, correlate with the degree of injury and monitor changes throughout recovery. It is expected that research outcomes will improve patient care through better diagnosis and treatment plans for facial nerve paralysis. Otolaryngologist James Li, M.D. , will be the Principal Investigator; Rick Roark, Ph.D.

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