<unk>  is a surgical procedure used to treat vocal cord paralysis. A suture is used to emulate the action of the lateral cricoarytenoid muscle and position the paralyzed vocal cord closer to the midline. This allows the two vocal cords to meet and can improve speaking and swallowing ability for affected patients.<unk>  is often performed in conjunction with medialization thyroplasty.
Arytenoid adduction
Tongue thrust
Sinus lift
Cramp
Adams clasp
Arm recoil
Pressure of speech
Forehead lift