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Samuels, Martin A.; Feske, Steven K.

doi:10.1016/b0-44-306557-8/50002-2

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“…After axonal damage of the facial nerve, there may be regeneration with the risk of misdirection of the regenerating fibers. When encountering a patient with a suspected diagnosis of BP, osteopathic practitioners should focus on evaluating and addressing the following structural abnormalities along the facial nerve pathway and the adjacent areas; dura mater (posterior cranial fossa, tentorium cerebelli, C1-C2), temporal bone -petrous pyramid, internal acoustic meatus, occipito-mastoid suture, occipital condyles, sphenobasilar symphysis, temporomandibular joint [10].…”

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Treating Bell’s Palsy With Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: A Case Report

Volokitin¹,

Sheikh²,

Patel³

et al. 2020

Cureus

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Bell's palsy (BP) occurs when the facial nerve (CN VII) is swollen, inflamed, or compressed, resulting in facial weakness or paralysis; etiology is unknown. BP patients often succumb to a decreased quality of life due to the inability to make facial expressions, increased sensitivity to auditory stimuli, and dysregulation in tear and saliva production. Despite conventional examination and therapy options, the syndrome is majorly regarded as idiopathic and left unresolved for many patients. In this case of a patient with BP, treatment with osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) which focused on restoring a normal structure-function relationship resolved the patient's symptoms. The osteopathic manipulative procedures utilized findings from an osteopathic structural exam and addressed those somatic dysfunctions with OMT. The authors report that the patient's symptoms improved after the application of OMT and without the use of pharmaceuticals. The results of the case study suggest that treating BP with OMT can rapidly improve symptoms and can be used without or concurrently with other treatment modalities, if applicable. Patient's consent for this case report was obtained in written and verbal form.

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Treating Bell’s Palsy With Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: A Case Report

Volokitin¹,

Sheikh²,

Patel³

et al. 2020

Cureus

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“…Treatment of B 12 deficiency depends on the cause and often includes monthly B 12 intramuscular injections for life. 9,10…”

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“…The degree of resolution of clinical symptoms is inversely proportional to the duration and severity of Vitamin B 12 deficiency. 8,9 In the event of delayed treatment,…”

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Subacute Combined Degeneration of the Spinal Cord

Tan¹,

Ho²,

Fong³

et al. 2010

Hong Kong j. emerg. med.

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We report a case of a 79-year-old gentleman presenting with numbness of both hands. A magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine demonstrated features suggestive of subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord which was further supported by a low serum vitamin B 12. This is a reversible condition if early diagnosis can be made and vitamin B 12 therapy promptly given. Delayed treatment can result in irreversible neurological impairment.

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Treating Bell’s Palsy With Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: A Case Report

Treating Bell’s Palsy With Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: A Case Report

Subacute Combined Degeneration of the Spinal Cord

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