March 3, 2026Open Access

Predicting recovery in Bell’s palsy: the impact of early rehabilitation and prognostic indicators

Key Points

Functional recovery improves with early rehabilitation in Bell's palsy, particularly within the first year.
Delayed interventions and systemic comorbidities negatively impact recovery outcomes; these factors are critical indicators.
Assessment of standardized fNMR shows a significant relationship with recovery, highlighting its importance in rehabilitation.
Early identification of prognostic indicators may enable targeted therapies for better recovery outcomes.

Abstract

Early initiation of standardized fNMR was associated with more favorable functional recovery, while delayed rehabilitation and systemic comorbidities predicted worse outcomes. Recovery beyond 12 months was exceptional, confirming the first year as the critical window for meaningful nerve regeneration.

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Authors

Daniela Lucidi

Virginia Dallari

Federico Spagnolo

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European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology

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Sapienza University of Rome

University of Bologna

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

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