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In the event of a thyroid cartilage fracture with no displacement and no other damage, what is the usual treatment? is there any need for surgery?

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Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

Thyroid fracture: there is no need for any intervention. Avoid any pressure or trauma to neck. May take PTC ibuprofen for discomfort . It will heal on its own in a few weeks.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2014

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Fracture: Have your throat and larynx examined by an ENT. If that is normal, then ice and avoidance of heavy lifting and exercise with weights are very important

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 1/7/2015

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A member asked:

In the event of a thyroid cartilage fracture with no displacement and no other damage, what is the usual treatment? is there any need for surgery?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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