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"CONGENITAL" MUSCULAR TORTICOLLIS

Journal of the American Medical Association, 1944
Although "congenital" muscular torticollis is encountered frequently by pediatricians and orthopedic surgeons, there is no uniformity of thought as to its etiology or therapy. There is much confusion as to diagnosis. The numerous factors which may contribute to the development of a torticollis (wry neck) deformity are found in the accompanying ...
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The Effectiveness of Stretching for Infants With Congenital Muscular Torticollis

Physical Therapy Reviews, 2019
Introduction: Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is a neck deformity that involves unilateral shortening of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM). Conservative physiotherapy management of CMT is primarily focused on stretching the affected SCM. However, there
Bradley Poole, Swati Kale
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Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Spectrum of Disease

Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1990
Sternocleidomastoid muscle fibrosis has been recognized for centuries, but its pathogenesis and treatment remains controversial. Pseudotumor of infancy is a firm fibrous mass in the sternocleidomastoid muscle appearing at 2 to 3 weeks of age. Congenital muscular torticollis is less common and appears later in life.
J K, Bredenkamp, L A, Hoover, G S, Berke, A, Shaw   +3 more
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Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Spectrum of Pathology

Annals of Plastic Surgery, 1989
Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is a disorder characterized by a shortening of at least one of the cervical muscles and tilting of the head to the opposite side. The most commonly affected muscle is the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle. An unusual case is presented here: a CMT patient with involvement of the trapezius muscle in addition to the ...
W T, Lawrence, R G, Azizkhan
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Considerations and intervention in congenital muscular torticollis

Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 2015
To present the current literature regarding congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) to promote the most effective and evidence-based intervention. CMT is a musculoskeletal deformity observed at birth or in infancy, characterized by persistent head tilt toward the ipsilateral side with the chin rotated toward the contralateral side.
Maureen C, Suhr, Magdalena, Oledzka
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Congenital Muscular Torticollis and Positional Plagiocephaly

Pediatrics In Review, 2014
On the basis of observational studies, child health practitioners in primary care settings should consider the diagnosis of congenital muscular torticollis (CMT)in infants with risk factors from birth history for intrauterine malpositioning or constraint (C).
Alice A, Kuo, Sophie, Tritasavit, John M, Graham   +2 more
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Stealth surgery for congenital muscular torticollis

Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery, 2016
AbstractIntroductionWe report a case of congenital muscular torticollis managed successfully by the endoscopic transaxillary subcutaneous approach without any neck incision.Materials and Surgical TechniqueA 10‐year‐old girl was diagnosed as having right torticollis.
Amit, Raut, Deephree, Tatar
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Mandibular asymmetry associated with congenital muscular torticollis

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, 1986
An unusual case involving an adult patient with marked facial and mandibular asymmetry secondary to congenital muscular torticollis is presented. The etiology and pathology of congenital muscular torticollis are reviewed. A team approach was used to correct this deformity. Procedures included a transcranial total orbital osteotomy, open distal myectomy
E E, Keller, I T, Jackson, W R, Marsh, W W, Triplett   +3 more
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STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID "TUMORS" IN CONGENITAL MUSCULAR TORTICOLLIS

Archives of Surgery, 1951
Congenital muscular torticollis is frequently associated with the development of a mass in the sternocleidomastoid muscle which resembles a malignant tumor. The mass is not a tumor in the specific sense of a true neoplasm but rather a localized swelling, the result of a reparative process.
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Congenital Muscular Torticollis: Computed Tomographic Observations

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 1987
Sir .—Three infants, aged 7, 9, and 11 months, who presented with left neck mass and torticollis were evaluated with computed tomography (CT). Roentgenograms demonstrated no structural abnormalities of the skull base or cervical spine. Computed tomography showed abnormal enlargement of the inferior aspect of the left sternocleidomastoid muscle (Figs 1 ...
J R, Sty, R G, Wells, B A, Schroeder
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