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Surgery for Congenital muscular Torticollis
Laura Christoffersen, Gert Rahbek Andersen
stud. med., ; ort.kir., Rigshospitalet
Background:
Congenital muscular torticollis can lead to face asymmetry and
neck pain. Mild torticollis is often treated by positioning of the head of the infant
and/or physiotherapy and Botullinum toxin. In cases with persisting torticollis,
surgery can be necessary.
Purpose / Aim of Study:
The present study describes the outcome of a cohort
of patients treated surgically for congenital muscular torticollis.
Materials and Methods:
Thirty-two patients operated for congenital muscu-
lar torticollis at Rigshospitalet 2008- 2015 were included. Retrospectively data
from charts, including complications or need for additional surgery were used.
Findings / Results:
No complications were found. Nine patients needed ad-
ditional surgery. Mean age at initial surgery for patients who later needed ad-
ditional surgery were 12 years.
Conclusions:
Other authors found that surgery should be performed before
the age of 5, to prevent need for additional surgery. The present study shows a
need for early referral of the patients.
No conflicts of interest reported
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