Facial Paralysis
Conditions
Brief summary
Retrospective case series,the aim of this study is to assess the outcome and rate of complications in patients with facial palsy following rehabilitation, a retrospective study.
Detailed description
Data from all patients presenting to the outpatient clinics of the Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department. Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University in the past 3 years will be collected. The outcome and complications from rehabilitation of facial palsy will be recorded. Primary Outcome: complications of Facial palsy following rehabilitation. Confidentiality of all records will be ensured.
Interventions
electro-therapy, heat therapy, massage and exercise therapy
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* all patients with primary idiopathic peripheral facial palsy
Exclusion criteria
* all patients with secondary causes of facial palsy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prognosis or outcome of therapy | 3-6 months | have patients recovered fully, partially or did not recover |
| complications | 3-6 months | types of complications developed during rehabilitation |
Countries
Egypt