Laryngeal involvement in osteoarthritis: An interesting finding on video-laryngoscopic view

What is it about?

Larynx is comprised of cartilages which also be affected by degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis is commonly associated with involvement of multiple joints including those of the larynx. There has not been much work done on laryngeal involvement in Osteo-Arthritis. Invariably it is missed in preanesthetic assessment. This article highlights the importance of laryngeal examination in Osteo-Arthritis patients.

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