Which of the following statements is true regarding facial nerve palsy after temporal bone fractures?

A: Immediate onset paralysis is more common than delayed onset.

B: Delayed onset paralysis occurs up to 2 weeks after the traumatic event.

C: Immediate onset paralysis is associated with better prognosis.

D: Delayed onset paralysis is typically irreversible due to nerve severance.

Facial nerve palsy can occur after traumatic temporal bone fractures. While immediate onset paralysis is more common, delayed onset paralysis can manifest up to 2 weeks after the injury. Interestingly, delayed onset paralysis tends to have a better prognosis compared to immediate onset, as recovery is more likely in these cases.

Which of the following statements is true regarding facial nerve palsy after temporal bone fractures?

Which of the following statements is true regarding facial nerve palsy after temporal bone fractures?

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