title: Dysphagia associated with cervical spine and postural disorders.
abstract: Difficulties with swallowing may be both persistent and life threatening for the majority of those who experience it irrespective of age, gender, and race. The purpose of this review is to define oropharyngeal dysphagia and describe its relationship to cervical spine disorders and postural disturbances due to either congenital or acquired disorders. The etiology and diagnosis of dysphagia are analyzed, focusing on cervical spine pathology associated with dysphagia as severe cervical spine disorders and postural disturbances largely have been held accountable for deglutition disorders. Scoliosis, kyphosis–lordosis, and osteophytes are the primary focus of this review in an attempt to elucidate the link between cervical spine disorders and dysphagia. It is important for physicians to be knowledgeable about what triggers oropharyngeal dysphagia in cases of cervical spine and postural disorders. Moreover, the optimum treatment for dysphagia, including the use of therapeutic maneuvers during deglutition, neck exercises, and surgical treatment, is discussed.
authors: Soultana
authors: S
authors: Papadopoulou
authors: Georgios
authors: G
authors: Exarchakos
authors: Alexander
authors: A
authors: Beris
authors: Avraam
authors: A
authors: Ploumis
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D013121:Spinal Curvatures / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013128:Spinal Osteophytosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology
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