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Toward a universal, automated facial measurement tool in facial reanimation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22508895     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To describe a highly quantitative facial function-measuring tool that yields accurate, objective measures of facial position in significantly less time than existing methods.
METHODS: Facial Assessment by Computer Evaluation (FACE) software was designed for facial analysis. Outputs report the static facial landmark positions and dynamic facial movements relevant in facial reanimation. Fifty individuals underwent facial movement analysis using Photoshop-based measurements and the new software; comparisons of agreement and efficiency were made. Comparisons were made between individuals with normal facial animation and patients with paralysis to gauge sensitivity to abnormal movements.
RESULTS: Facial measurements were matched using FACE software and Photoshop-based measures at rest and during expressions. The automated assessments required significantly less time than Photoshop-based assessments.FACE measurements easily revealed differences between individuals with normal facial animation and patients with facial paralysis.
CONCLUSIONS: FACE software produces accurate measurements of facial landmarks and facial movements and is sensitive to paralysis. Given its efficiency, it serves as a useful tool in the clinical setting for zonal facial movement analysis in comprehensive facial nerve rehabilitation programs.
Authors:
Tessa A Hadlock; Luke S Urban
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Archives of facial plastic surgery     Volume:  14     ISSN:  1538-3660     ISO Abbreviation:  Arch Facial Plast Surg     Publication Date:    2012 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-09-14     Completed Date:  2012-11-05     Revised Date:  2012-11-09    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100883500     Medline TA:  Arch Facial Plast Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  277-82     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA. tessa_hadlock@meei.harvard.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anatomic Landmarks
Equipment Design
Face / anatomy & histology,  physiology*
Facial Expression
Facial Muscles / physiology*
Facial Paralysis / diagnosis*
Female
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted*
Male
Movement
Photography
Reference Values
Sampling Studies
Software*

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