Arytenoid subluxation.
BACKGROUND
Disruption of the cricoarytenoid joint is uncommon and possibly underdiagnosed.


OBJECTIVE
To highlight the diagnosis of arytenoid subluxation and its management.


METHODS
Two case reports.


CONCLUSIONS
Arytenoid subluxation is a rare condition that should always be considered in patients presenting with symptoms following upper airway instrumentation or external trauma to the neck. Early diagnosis optimises the possibility of restoring normal voice and laryngeal function.
Dillon
J P
JP
Department of ENT Surgery, Waterford Regional Hospital, Ireland. dillonjp@o2.ie
Gallagher
R
R
Smyth
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D000328:Adult; D001193:Arytenoid Cartilage / Q000293:injuries*; D003413:Cricoid Cartilage / Q000293:injuries; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries; D006685:Hoarseness / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male