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Traumatic Facial Palsy : Traumatic facial palsy, also referred to as traumatic facial nerve injury or facial nerve paralysis due to trauma, occurs when the facial nerve, responsible for controlling facial muscles and expressions, sustains damage due to physical injury or trauma to the face, head, or neck. The severity of this injury can vary greatly, depending on the extent of the trauma and the location of the damage. Here is an overview of traumatic facial palsy injury: Causes of Traumatic Facial Palsy: 1. Physical Trauma:  Physical trauma constitutes the most common cause of traumatic facial palsy. Injuries such as falls, automobile accidents, sports-related incidents, and assaults can lead to facial and head trauma, potentially resulting in damage to the facial nerve. 2. Surgical Procedures: In some instances, facial nerve injury can occur as a complication of surgical procedures in the head and neck region, such as ear surgery (otologic surgery) or facial reconstructive surgery. 3