Surgical management of idiopathic torticollis secondary to a fibrotic band

Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is the third commonest congenital deformity, commonly presenting in the first week of life. Due to contracture and shortening of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the head is tilted towards the affected side; however there may also be a varying degree of rotation...

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Main Authors: Christopher David Jones, Amir Nakhdjevani, Surjit Lidder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Medical Publishing 2012-09-01
Series:Orthopedic Reviews
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/4345