Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Having trouble finding a doctor to treat elongated styloid process. No one wants to touch it. Just diagnosed after 10 years of unexplainable pain and being sent to doctors emergency rooms. And now with the diagnosis I can t find anyone in SC that would even be willing to do the surgery not that I would want to be the first I ca no longer accept living this way with two children 23months old and 5 months old. Please direct me to what specialist can and will handle such a procedure.
The Eagle syndrome treatment requires shortening of Styloid process causing nerve compression and jaw discomfort of varying degree. The procedure is best carried out with Endoscope, through which tiny instruments are passed down the neck and enlarged portion of styloid process is removed to cure it. The oro maxillary surgeon with ENT specialist team is best personnel to handle Eagle syndrome.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Is Surgery Advisable For Eagle Syndrome?
Hello, The Eagle syndrome treatment requires shortening of Styloid process causing nerve compression and jaw discomfort of varying degree. The procedure is best carried out with Endoscope, through which tiny instruments are passed down the neck and enlarged portion of styloid process is removed to cure it. The oro maxillary surgeon with ENT specialist team is best personnel to handle Eagle syndrome. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon