Efficacy of electrical stimulation of the zygomaticus muscle in complete facial paralysis: evidence from facial grading and automated image analysis

• Main Authors: Johannes Krauß (Author), Gabriel Meincke (Author), Maren Geitner (Author), Anna-Maria Kuttenreich (Author), Jan Beckmann (Author), Dirk Arnold (Author), Jonas Ballmaier (Author), Thomas Lehmann (Author), Winfried Mayr (Author), Orlando Guntinas-Lichius (Author), Gerd Fabian Volk (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Surface Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is a well-studied intervention for multiple muscular disorders. However, it is still controversially discussed as a complementary therapy for complete facial paralysis. The aim of this intervention is to test a daily home-based ES concept as a pilot st...