title: Facial spasm.
abstract: There are many varieties of abnormal facial movement. This paper discusses hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm in particular. A technique found useful for the symptomatic relief of idiopathic hemifacial spasm is described, and experience with its use on 15 patients also described. Experiences in the operative treatment of 6 patients with essential blepharospasm are recounted.
mesh_terms: D001764:Blepharospasm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004576:Electromyography; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D005156:Facial Neuralgia / Q000175:diagnosis; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009121:Muscle Denervation / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012008:Recurrence; D013981:Tic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery