The greater petrosal nerve branches off of the facial nerve in the skull. Along with a chain of other nerves, it innervates ...

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Facial nerve paralysis describes weakness in the muscles on one or both sides of ...

UAB has the first and only facial nerve program in the state of Alabama. Our Facial Nerve Clinic comprises a team of physicians who have expertise in the treatment of facial nerve injuries and other ...

Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a neurological disorder manifested by twitching on one side of the face due to involuntary contractions of the eyelid and other facial muscles. It usually begins gradually ...

Surgery in some patients may be required and may take the form of facial nerve decompression, eyelid weight implantation, muscle transfers, nerve grafting, division of overactive muscles or Botox® ...