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What Causes Restricted Neck Mobility And Tracheomalacia Post Trauma?

I suffered multi-directional whiplash seven months ago in a high-impact car crash, and suffered several debilitating injuries. Among them, I am still experiencing severe limitations in regards to my neck mobility. Physical therapy (exercises and heat therapy) only temporarily allieviates the mobility restrictions for a few hours. I have a congenital non-fusion of the C1 arch, but was asymptomatic prior to the whiplash/accident, and had no known prior issues with mobility of my neck. Recently, I have also been told that my trachea is now malacious, although I have never had any tracheal issues previously. Where do I begin to search for answers as to how to deal with these two medical issues, and to find out if one condition is causing the other, or vice versa? I fear that my PMP (primary medical physician) is growing weary of my complications from the car wreck.
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Hello,

As per my clinical experience, the tracheomalacia is rare complication following trauma as it is usually seen as congenital condition most of the time. There is problem with the cartilage which keeps the passage of air open and hence there is repeated collapse of the airway even while coughing and other acts.

In my clinic, after thorough clinical examination, I do recommend an MRI of the cervical spine in this instance to diagnose the issue precisely and guide accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Restricted Neck Mobility And Tracheomalacia Post Trauma?

Hello, As per my clinical experience, the tracheomalacia is rare complication following trauma as it is usually seen as congenital condition most of the time. There is problem with the cartilage which keeps the passage of air open and hence there is repeated collapse of the airway even while coughing and other acts. In my clinic, after thorough clinical examination, I do recommend an MRI of the cervical spine in this instance to diagnose the issue precisely and guide accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon