Surgery for Adults with Congenital Muscular Torticollis
Author Information
Author(s): Omidi-Kashani Farzad, Hasankhani Ebrahim G, Sharifi Reza, Mazlumi Mahdi
Primary Institution: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ghaem hospital, Mashhad, Iran
Hypothesis
Can surgery be effective for adults with neglected congenital muscular torticollis?
Conclusion
Surgical treatment can improve neck motion and quality of life in adults with congenital muscular torticollis.
Supporting Evidence
- Surgery resulted in excellent outcomes for 7 out of 14 patients.
- Significant improvement in neck motion was noted in most patients.
- Two patients experienced recurrence of symptoms post-surgery.
Takeaway
Doctors can help adults with a twisted neck from birth by doing surgery, which can make their necks move better.
Methodology
18 adult patients were surgically treated and followed for at least one year, with outcomes measured using radiography and a modified scoring system.
Limitations
Four patients were lost to follow-up, and the study only included adults who had neglected cases.
Participant Demographics
14 patients were followed, with 10 males and 4 females, ages ranging from 18 to 32.
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