Vocal Fold Collision Speed in vivo: The Effect of Loudness

Mechanical impact stress on the vocal fold surface, particularly when excessive, has been postulated to cause the so-called phonotraumatic tissue lesions, such as nodules and polyps. The collision stress between the vocal folds depends on the vocal fold velocity at the time of impact. Hence this voc...

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Published in:Journal of voice 2022-09, Vol.36 (5), p.608-621
Main Authors: DeJonckere, Philippe Henri, Lebacq, Jean
Format: Article
Language:English
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Collision speed
EGG
Glottal area
Photoglottography
Vocal fold collision
Voice intensity
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Summary:Mechanical impact stress on the vocal fold surface, particularly when excessive, has been postulated to cause the so-called phonotraumatic tissue lesions, such as nodules and polyps. The collision stress between the vocal folds depends on the vocal fold velocity at the time of impact. Hence this vocal fold collision speed is a relevant parameter when considering biomechanical economy of phonation, especially in voice professionals needing a louder voice than normal. Combining a precise photometric measurement of glottal area and simultaneous measurements of translaryngeal impedance (electroglottogram) for identifying the time of the maximum rate of increase of vocal fold contact allows computing the vocal fold collision speed in a wide range of loudnesses. The vocal fold collision speed is - for modal voicing - always smaller than the maximum vocal fold velocity during the closing phase, but it strongly increases with intensity. Moreover, this increase shows a biphasic pattern, with a significant enhancement from a certain value of dB on. Understanding physiological variables that influence vocal fold collision forces provides relevant insight into the pathophysiology and the prevention of voice disorders associated with phonotraumatic vocal hyperfunction.
ISSN:0892-1997
1873-4588
DOI:10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.08.025