Facial Nerve injury is often emotionally traumatic for the patient ,therefore it is of utmost importance for Dr Abhineet to discuss with his patients the treatment and likely outcomes.

During your first visit you will undergo a CT of the temporal bone ,audiometry and facial nerve study . Based on these tests ;would be decided whether a surgical intervention is required or you would managed conservatively with medicines and physiotherapy.

The facial nerve is responsible for controlling the expressions of the face. There is one nerve on either side of the face. In the ear, it is placed in a very narrow canal to protect it. However, sometimes the facial nerve may undergo swelling within the canal due to infection or trauma. Since the canal is narrow, it does not allow adequate space for the swollen nerve to expand. This causes dysfunction of the nerve resulting into facial paralysis. The treatment for this is ear surgery to decompress the nerve. It is a surgery which requires astute clinical judgement with controlled handling of the nerve to ensure complete recovery. Dr. Abhineet Lall with his robust training at the premier Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital followed  by Otology Fellowships at Centres of excellence in the country and abroad ensures he gives the best to his patients.