Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회지)

Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회)
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A Clinical Study on Peripheral Paralysis of the Facial Nerve

말초성 안면신경마비에 대한 임상적 고찰

  • Kim, Ho-Bong (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Ulsan Dong Kang Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Kyung-Bum (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Ulsan Dong Kang Hospital) ;
  • Bae, Yoon-Han (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Ulsan Dong Kang Hospital)
  • 김호봉 (울산동강병원 물리치료실) ;
  • 김경범 (울산동강병원 물리치료실) ;
  • 배윤한 (울산동강병원 물리치료실)
  • Published : 1997.06.30
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Abstract

This study has done to show the analysis and ressult of their recovery in 35 cases of peripheral paralysis of the facial nerve. The research was from Jan. 1, 1994 to Dec. 31, 1996 at Ulsan Dong Kang Hospital. The results were as follows ; 1. There were 19 males(54.3%) and 16 females(45.7%). Age distribution of patients showed above 20 years old in 31 patients(88.6%). 2. 18 cases(51.4%) were on the right and 17 cases(48.6%) on the left side. 3. Unknown of etiology was 23 cases(65.7%). 4. Grade of injury was zero in 21 cases(60.0%), trace in 8 cases(22.9%). 5. The period of treatment was $2{\sim}3$ weeks in 23 cases(65.7%), $1{\sim}2$ months in 3 cases(8.6%). 6. On electromyography facial nerve action potential amplitude was above 1.0 mv in 22 patients(62.9 %) after treatment. Facial nerve conduction latency using orbicularis oris was below 6.0 msec in 23 patients(65.7%) after treatment. 7. Recovery of patient was normal in 25 cases(71.5%) and fair in 10 cases(28.5%).

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