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A member asked:
Is it possible to break or dislocate the hyoid bone my constantly moving it side to side and feeling around it?
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No: No, it is not possible to break or dislocate the Hyoid bone by moving it side to side and feeling around it. You are probably feeling irritation of the skin and ligaments due to so much touching. Hyoid bone fracture is very rare fracture. It is commonly associated with strangulation, gunshot injuries or direct trauma from a car accident.
Answered 10/9/2020
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