[Functional dysphonia following cervical spine injuries]

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Neurology
• Traumatology

Background:

• Dysphonia and globus syndrome following head or cervical injuries are frequently underdiagnosed traumatic sequelae.
• The pathogenesis of these conditions remains poorly understood, leading to variability in diagnosis and treatment.
• Existing literature repeatedly reports these sequelae, yet they are often ignored in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish post-traumatic dysphonia as a distinct condition with a uniform pathogenesis.
• To clarify the diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic dysphonia resulting from minor trauma.
• To provide a basis for consistent diagnosis, treatment, and expert opinion regarding these conditions.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of patient history focusing on accident anamnesis.
• Clinical assessment to identify functional dysphonia.
• Diagnostic evaluation of functional deficits in the cervical spine, particularly at the C2/3 level.

Main Results:

• Post-traumatic dysphonia, even after minor trauma, is identified as a well-defined disease.
• A uniform pathogenesis for post-traumatic dysphonia has been elucidated.
• Diagnostic findings include typical accident history, functional dysphonia, and cervical spine deficits (C2/3).

Conclusions:

• Accurate diagnosis of post-traumatic dysphonia is achievable through specific anamnesis and functional assessments.
• Understanding the uniform pathogenesis allows for causal treatment strategies.
• This research facilitates more consistent and just expert opinions in cases of traumatic dysphonia.