title: Hypoglossal-facial nerve anastomosis and electromyographic feedback rehabilitation.
abstract: Electromyographic (EMG) feedback has been proposed to enhance rehabilitation following hypoglossal-facial nerve anastomosis. Sixteen of 25 patients who underwent hypoglossal-facial nerve anastomosis with and without postoperative EMG rehabilitation were videotaped for evaluation of facial movement by four observers unaware of these patients' rehabilitation therapy. Using a House Facial Nerve Grading System and intragroup comparison, a trend discernible in this preliminary study indicates a chance for better facial function with EMG feedback rehabilitation.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D004576:Electromyography; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000502:physiology; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000601:surgery*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007002:Hypoglossal Nerve / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D009464:Neuroma, Acoustic / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*