Eagle Syndrome: Simplifying a Pain in the Neck

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Location: 240-241

CME/MOC Credit: 1

Disclosure(s):

David M. Cognetti, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Meghan M. Crippen, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Eagle’s syndrome is rare and is often a diagnosis of exclusion. Because there are more common etiologies for
the various symptoms that could be seen with eagles syndrome, the diagnosis is often delayed. As such, patients can suffer months or years before the diagnosis is considered. This causes difficulty for both the patient and the physician. This expert lecture will review commonly reported patient history findings and symptoms. Imaging, anatomic, and differential diagnoses considerations will also be discussed. Finally, tips and techniques for successful surgical intervention will be shared.

Learning Objectives:

To recognize common presenting symptoms of Eagle’s syndrome
To understand anatomic considerations for diagnosis and surgical management of Eagle’s syndrome
To compare transoral and transcervical approaches to Eagle’s syndrome surgery

Mentor(s)

David M. Cognetti, MD

Herbert Kean MD Professor and Chair
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Philadelphia, PA, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Co-Presenter(s)

MC

Meghan M. Crippen, MD

Instructor
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.