title: Eagle's syndrome and the trauma patient. Significance of an elongated styloid process and/or ossified stylohyoid ligament.
abstract: The elongated styloid process has been noted in medical literature for hundreds of years and is commonly referred to as Eagle's Syndrome. The presence of anomalous structures is always a concern to therapists and surgeons. The anatomy, embryology, etiology, plus treatment risks are reviewed. The affects of hyperflexion/hyperextension (whiplash) injuries are exacerbated in the presence of this unexpected calcified structure. The clinical significance of Eagle's Syndrome in the treatment of the trauma patient is explored.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000150:complications*; D013577:Syndrome; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology*; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D014945:Wound Healing