Evidence based management of Bell's palsy

Abstract Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis) is caused by the acute onset of lower motor neurone weakness of the facial nerve with no detectable cause. With a lifetime risk of 1 in 60 and an annual incidence of 11–40/100,000 population, the condition resolves completely in around 71% of...

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Published in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2014-05, Vol.52 (5), p.387-391
Main Authors: McCaul, James A, Cascarini, Luke, Godden, Daryl, Coombes, Darryl, Brennan, Peter A, Kerawala, Cyrus J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accupuncture
Antiviral therapy
Bell Palsy - drug therapy
Bell Palsy - therapy
Bell's palsy
Corticosteroids
Dentistry
Evidence-Based Dentistry
Evidence-Based Medicine
Facial Nerve - physiology
Humans
Hyperbaric oxygen
Idiopathic facial paralysis
Physical therapy
Recovery of Function - physiology
Remission, Spontaneous
Surgery
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Summary:Abstract Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis) is caused by the acute onset of lower motor neurone weakness of the facial nerve with no detectable cause. With a lifetime risk of 1 in 60 and an annual incidence of 11–40/100,000 population, the condition resolves completely in around 71% of untreated cases. In the remainder facial nerve function will be impaired in the long term. We summarise current published articles regarding early management strategies to maximise recovery of facial nerve function and minimise long-term sequelae in the condition.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.03.001