Condylar decompression
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The objective of condylar decompression, also called jugular decompression and occipital release, is to balance the reciprocal tension membrane at the hypoglossal canal thus normalizing function of cranial nerve XII (hypoglossal nerve) function.[1]
The procedure is indicated by poor suckling reflex of an infant attributed to somatic dysfunction of the occiput on CNXII. The procedure consists of applying a gentle force to release the tissues.[2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ Atlas of Osteopathic Techniques, Alexander Nicholas, Evan Nicholas, 2011. 2nd ed.
- ^ Modi, Rupen G.; Shah, Naishadh A. (2006). COMLEX Review: Clinical Anatomy and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 160. ISBN 978-1-4051-0448-7.
- ^ Osteopaat
- ^ "Condylar Compression Syndrome". Osteohome. Retrieved 11 December 2015.