Selective stimulation of facial muscles with a penetrating electrode array in the feline model.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives/hypothesis

Permanent facial nerve injury is a difficult challenge for both patients and physicians given its potential for debilitating functional, cosmetic, and psychological sequelae. Although current surgical interventions have provided considerable advancements in facial nerve rehabilitation, they often fail to fully address all impairments. We aim to introduce an alternative approach to facial nerve rehabilitation.

Study design

Acute experiments in animals with normal facial function.

Methods

The study included three anesthetized cats. Four facial muscles (levator auris longus, orbicularis oculi, nasalis, and orbicularis oris) were monitored with a standard electromyographic (EMG) facial nerve monitoring system with needle electrodes. The main trunk of

SUBMITTER: Sahyouni R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5760213 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature