A Case of Immobility of the Tongue Caused by Open Injury of the Pharynx

Abstract

We reported a very rare case in which open injury of the pharynx caused immobility of the tongue. The case was a 39-year-old male who fell into a glass door and cut his neck. At our hospital, an emergency tracheostomy was performed, and the wound was treated. After the injury, immobility of the tongue with gradual atrophy of the tongue muscles caused severe dysphagia and articulation disorder. We undertook rehabilitation for the articulation disorder. As a result, he recovered his articulation and swallowing function.