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Think Neuro Mini: What is Synkinesis with Dr. Amit Kochhar

Episode Summary

Facial paralysis is devastating to one’s identity. Patients with facial paralysis experience physical, social, and emotional changes. Facial synkinesis refers to abnormal regrowth of facial nerve fibers, which may result in involuntary (unwanted) contraction of certain muscles during other intended facial movements. At PNI, our specialists treat all types of facial paralysis and related conditions. For more information please visit our website: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/