A Review of Surgical & other Treatment Modalities in Bell's Palsy

Abstract

Any trauma or damage to the facial nerve can cause facial paralysis. In some cases, the cause is unknown or idiopathic in nature. It can also depict a serious underlying pathology. Patients suffering from this palsy feel socially embarrassed because of it's evident signs. As it is not so uncommon and affects mental well being of the patient, a thorough knowledge of it's management becomes important for physicians. Thus we review the surgical, medical and other available treatment modalities.