A new surgical technique known as temporalis tendon transfer is reportedly effective in reanimating the features of those with facial paralysis when done in conjunction with physical therapy.

Researchers from The John Hopkins University School of Medicine have reportedly been analyzing the benefits of the research through studies.

Treating Facial Paralysis

According to researchers, treating those with facial paralysis and trying to rehabilitate them is one of the greatest challenges faced by facial reconstructive surgeons.

“It’s an unfortunate fact that there is no ideal procedure that leads to the return of fully normal facial function,” explain the authors of a recent informational article regarding facial paralysis in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.

New Technique Analyzed

Patrick J. Byrne and his colleagues from John Hopkins reportedly have been studying this new technique, which involves an incision that starts at the ear and end four centimeters from the hairline at the patient’s temple.

Intense physical therapy is encouraged before the procedure and should continue for at least seven days afterwards.

According to the researchers, the patient satisfaction at the end of the study was “very high” and a majority of the patients were happy with their appearance many of them were able to speak and smile.

(Source: Advance)

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