Evaluation of 2 Surgical Techniques—Transposition Versus Interposition Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm: A Systematic Review of 19 437 Patients

Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a rare movement disorder characterized by brisk, irregular, involuntary, and unilateral contraction of the facial musculature. This systematic review aims to synthesize the existing literature and compare the use of 2 microvascular decompression (MVD) techniques-transposition and interposition-used in the treatment of HFS.