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Efficacy of phonophoresis with corticosteroids on bell’s palsy patients
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Abstract
Background: Bell{u2019}s palsy is an acute, generally unilateral paralysis or weakness of facial musculature consistent with peripheral facial nerve dysfunction, of no detectable cause; Additional symptoms frequently include pain around or behind the ear on the affected side, sometimes extending into the occipital or cervical regions. The purpose of this study was to Investigate the effect of phonophoresis with hydrocortisone on patients with acute bell’s palsy. Methodology: thirty patients with acute bell’s palsy both sexes, ages were ranged from (15-45) years were assigned into two equal groups (group a and b): group (A) This group consists of 15 patients received oral systemic steroids and a placebo effect of Phonophoresis (ultrasound only) while group (B) This group consists of 15 patients received the same oral drugs and hydrocortisone Phonophoresis.. Subjects were assessed objectively using Electro diagnostic testing by measuring percent of degeneration of the facial nerve and clinically by House Brackmann Grading scale