Periocular motor neurotization: a systematic review of techniques and outcomes in orbicularis oculi reinnervation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Periocular motor neurotization is a surgical approach that can be indicated for the restoration of dynamic eyelid function in patients with facial nerve palsy. The orbicularis oculi muscle, responsible for eyelid closure, can be the target of a variety of re-innervation techniques, such as direct nerve transfers and muscle transpositions. This systematic review aims to map the existing evidence on direct neurotization techniques of the OOM, including nerve grafting, nerve transfers, and contralateral muscle transposition, and to describe their published effectiveness.

Methods

A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and supplemental searching with citation chaining using google scholar to identify studies detailing periocular neurotization techniques. Studies were i

SUBMITTER: Abu Osba A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12682644 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature