Ramsay Hunt Syndrome


Introduction[edit | edit source]


Mechanism of Injury / Pathological Process[edit | edit source]


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Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]


Diagnostic Procedures[edit | edit source]


Differential Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Medical Management[edit | edit source]

Physiotherapy Interventions[edit | edit source]

Physiotherapy management of the facial paralysis or weakness is as detailed in the section on Facial Palsy.

It is also important to provide information on care of the eye in order to prevent formation of corneal ulcer: see advice page on Dry Eye.

Resources[edit | edit source]

The charity Facial Palsy UK have a page on RHS

The website RamsayHunt.org offers information and support

American organisation National Organization for Rare Disorders has a useful page on RHS

Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]