Facial nerve function index: a clinical measurement of facial nerve activity in patients with facial nerve palsies.
An objective clinical assessment of facial nerve function is described in terms of a facial nerve function index (FNFI). This index is useful in monitoring the return of facial nerve function in patients with facial nerve palsies.
Fields
M J
MJ
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, St. Lawrence Hospital, Chepstow, Wales.
Peckitt
N S
NS
D002508:Cephalometry; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods