Advance in Facial Nerve Decompression for Facial Palsy Resulting from Zygomatic Fractures (review) / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

@#The facial nerve is the longest nerve shaped the bone tube, which has many turnings and narrow path. About 7% to 10% of patients with temporal bone fracture have facial paralysis. Most of the patients showed loss of frontal lines, inability to close eyes, and deflection of the teeth. Facial nerve decompression has been an effective way to relieve the symptoms and restore facial nerve functions. However, the issue of surgical indications, timing of surgery, and scope of decompression still need further research.