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Congenital Facial Palsy - A type of Facial Palsy - Physical Therapy for Congenital Facial Palsy

Congenital Facial Palsy : Congenital facial palsy, also referred to as congenital facial nerve palsy or congenital facial weakness, is a condition characterized by the presence of impaired function or weakness in the facial muscles on one side of a child's face from birth. This condition can arise due to various factors during pregnancy or childbirth, leading to developmental abnormalities affecting the facial nerve. Here, we provide an original overview of congenital facial palsy: Causes of Congenital Facial Palsy: 1. Birth-Related Trauma: The most frequent cause of congenital facial palsy is trauma sustained during the birthing process. This can result from the pressure exerted on the baby's head during passage through the birth canal, the use of instruments like forceps or vacuum extraction, or the baby's positioning during delivery, potentially injuring the facial nerve. 2. Developmental Anomalies: In certain cases, congenital facial palsy may stem from developmental is...