Treatment of Congenital Muscular Torticollis in Patients Older than 8 Years / 대한정형외과학회잡지
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
;
: 14-19, 2004.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-653238
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To evaluate the clinical result of congenital muscular torticollis treatment in patients older than 8 years. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Thirty two patients over 8 years who had not received any prior medical treatment or who recurred after the initial operation were included in this study. The patients were divided into two groups (Group 1; still in growth and Group 2; reached full growth). The average follow-up period was 9 months. Clinical results were assessed by using motion deficits, craniofacial asymmetry, scarrng, band, head tilt, and by subjective assessment.RESULTS:
Clinical results were less successful in Group 2 than in Group 1. However, most members of Group 2 showed a marked improvement of neck motion and head tilt with satisfactory functional and cosmetic results.CONCLUSIONS:
In patients older than school age, even in those who have reached full growth, satisfactory results can be expected by complete releasing the sternocleidomastoid muscle and intensive postoperative care.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Postoperative Care
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Torticollis
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Follow-Up Studies
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Head
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Neck
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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