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Idiopathic PFP (Palsy)
In the PFP group, all patients had idiopathic PFP (Bell's palsy). The mean duration of illness was 3.40 ± 0.86 weeks (range 2-4 weeks), and their median HB scale was V (range III-VI). HB scale grade V was the most common grade present in 10 (40%) patients. The right side was affected in 16 (64%) patients.

As regards the PFS group, all patients were secondary to idiopathic PFP (Bell's palsy). The mean duration of their illness was 83.92 ± 169.69 weeks (range 6-700 weeks). Their median HB scale was III (range II-V). HB scale grade III was the most common grade present in 12 (48%) patients. The right side was affected in 15 (60%) patients. Synkinesis was present in 11 (44%) patients.

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