What's the success rate for surgery on an elongated styloid process compared to non-surgical treatments? I've been dealing with pain and wondering if surgery is worth it or if other options might work better

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Even though some literature suggests that Eagle Syndrome can be successfully treated by non-surgical treatment, studies show that the cure rate of conservative Eagle Syndrome treatment is only 64.3%, compared to styloidectomy which has a cure rate of 91.8%.

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