Introduction The quantitative assessment of facial appearance and function is critical in the
process of restoring normality and thus minimising morbidity in patients with facial …

Automatic medical diagnosis is an emerging center of interest in computer vision as it
provides unobtrusive objective information on a patient's condition. The face, as a mirror of …

Assessing facial nerve function from visible facial signs such as resting asymmetry and
symmetry of voluntary movement is an important means in clinical practice. By using image …

Background: The grading process in facial palsy (FP) patients is crucial for time-and cost-
effective therapy decision-making. The House-Brackmann scale (HBS) represents the most …

Treatment of facial palsy is essential because neglecting this disorder can lead to serious
sequelae and further damage. For an objective evaluation and consistent rehabilitation …

Facial weakness is a symptom commonly associated to lack of facial muscle control due to
neurological injury. Several diseases are associated with facial weakness such as stroke …

Quantitative grading and classification of the severity of facial paralysis (FP) are important for
selecting the treatment plan and detecting subtle improvement that cannot be detected …

Objective: Facial weakness is a common sign of neurological diseases such as Bell's palsy
and stroke. However, recognizing facial weakness still remains as a challenge, because it …

Unilateral peripheral facial paralysis is the most common case of facial paralysis. It affects
only one side of the face, which will cause facial asymmetry. Clinically, unilateral peripheral …

Facial palsy would lead to a series of physical and mental problems, as facial function plays
an important role in various aspects of daily life. However, the current strategies for …