Rehabilitation of facial nerve palsy combining neuromuscular retraining and botulinum toxin A injection: a tertiary referral centre experience and a new working protocol proposal
BTX-A is an effective treatment for reducing synkinesis and improving facial function in chronic FNP. When combined with consistent rehabilitation, it supports the resumption of voluntary movement. NMR proves to be an essential adjunctive therapy in enhancing the outcomes of BTX-A treatment.
Authors
- Daniele Marchioni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8004-7284)
- B. Bañuelos Marco
- Martina Siracusano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3357-1788)
- Melchiorri Claudio
- Andrea Tozzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9117-4497)
- Cheryl L Federico
- Ferrulli Giuseppe
- Del Giovane Cinzia
- Nizzoli Federica
- Reggiani Elena
- Lo Manto Alfredo
Institutions
- University of Bern (CH)
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Azienda Unita' Sanitaria Locale Di Modena (IT)
- Azienda Sanitaria Unità Locale di Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Ospedale Infermi di Rimini (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
- Published
- 2025-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-025-09465-y
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.95
Funders
- Università Degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emila