Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Consultant neurosurgeon Mr Timothy Jones, practising at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital, discusses hemifacial spasms in this video.

00:00 Introduction
00:08 What causes hemifacial spasm and why does it happen on one side of the face?
00:39 How is hemifacial spasm diagnosed, and what tests are needed?
01:09 What are the treatment options for hemifacial spasm?
01:47 What are the risks, benefits, and expected recovery from microvascular decompression surgery?
03:07 How can you make microvascular decompression safer and most effective?

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