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The hyoid bone syndrome.

R Y Lim

    Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    |March 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hyoid bone syndrome causes head and neck pain. Surgical excision of the greater cornu offers a permanent solution for this condition, unlike previous temporary treatments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Head and Neck Surgery
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • The hyoid bone syndrome, characterized by pain at the greater cornu of the hyoid bone, has been previously described.
    • Early treatments, such as corticosteroid injections, provided only temporary relief for hyoid bone syndrome.
    • Definitive treatment options for this condition were lacking in prior literature.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To detail the symptom complex of hyoid bone syndrome.
    • To outline the diagnostic process, emphasizing diagnosis by exclusion.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of surgical excision of the greater cornu for permanent pain relief.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective review of 18 patients diagnosed with hyoid bone syndrome.
    • Diagnosis was established by excluding other potential causes of head and neck pain.
    • Surgical intervention involved the excision of the greater cornu of the hyoid bone.

    Main Results:

    • All 18 patients experienced permanent relief from head and neck pain post-surgery.
    • No significant complications were reported following the greater cornu excision.
    • The study confirms the effectiveness of surgical intervention for hyoid bone syndrome.

    Conclusions:

    • Hyoid bone syndrome is a distinct clinical entity causing head and neck pain.
    • Diagnosis by exclusion is crucial for identifying patients with hyoid bone syndrome.
    • Excision of the greater cornu provides a definitive and permanent treatment for hyoid bone syndrome.

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