Highlight
- Vocal fold bowing in age-related vocal atrophy (ARVA) varies significantly with vocal fold positioning during voice tasks.
- Bowing Index (BI) is greater during vocal fold abduction compared to adduction, with highest bowing observed at semi-abducted positions.
- BI correlates with clinical severity of ARVA, supporting its potential as an objective measure for disease monitoring.
- Standardization of BI measurement protocols is necessary to improve clinical assessment and guide therapeutic interventions.
Study Background
