New method for analysing spatial relationships of facial muscles on MRI: a pilot study

Dysfunction of the facial musculature can have significant physical, social, and psychological consequences. In surgeries such as cleft surgery or craniofacial bimaxillary osteotomies, the perioral facial muscles may be detached or severed, potentially altering their functional vectors and mimicry capabilities. Ensuring correct reconstruction and maintenance of anatomical sites and muscle vectors is crucial in these procedures. However, a standardized method for perioperative assessment of the facial musculature and function is currently lacking.
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research