title: Hyperextension fracture of the hyoid bone.
abstract: A case of hyperextension fracture of the hyoid bone is presented. The management is discussed, with reference to the mode of injury, emphasising that symptomatic treatment only may be necessary. The literature is briefly reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of E.N.T. Surgery, Whipps Cross Hospital, London.
authors.forename: N D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Padgham
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D006928:Hyoid Bone / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography