Can a 3D Virtual Imaging Model Predict Eagle Syndrome?

Eagle Syndrome is an underestimated syndrome with broad and often unspecific signs and symptoms. Both the neuropathic and vascular patterns need a thorough investigation in terms of all their clinical and radiological aspects. A positional/dynamic study is mandatory in the case of suspicion of Eagle Syndrome due to the strong influence of head and neck positions. This work aims to propose a new virtual technique able to predict conflicts between the styloid process and neck vascular structures.

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Eagle Syndrome is an underestimated syndrome with broad and often unspecific signs and symptoms. The neuropathic and vascular patterns need thorough investigation in terms of clinical and radiological aspects. Positional/dynamic study is mandatory due to the strong influence of head and neck positions. This work proposes a new virtual technique to predict conflicts between the styloid process and neck vascular structures.