Does torticollis have long term effects?
Torticollis is a fairly common condition in babies and children. Stretching your baby’s neck and repositioning your baby’s head can typically treat the condition. Within a few months, you should start to see some improvement in your baby. They shouldn’t have any long-term issues if treatment starts early.
Does facial asymmetry due to torticollis go away?
Mild facial asymmetry associated with congenital torticollis has been reported to resolve with continued growth after early surgery, but if asymmetry is severe or is not treated in the appropriate time, it might remain even with continued growth after surgery.
At what age is surgical treatment indicated for persistent muscle torticollis?
Surgery is usually performed at the age of 1 to 4 year old [8-10]. If a patient presents at the age of 5 years old or older, it is considered as a neglected congenital torticollis. The earliest age that had undergone surgery was 4 months old [6].
Can torticollis come back?
Torticollis is a twisted and tilted neck. Torticollis can appear temporarily and go away again. It can also be present at birth (congenital).
How long does it take to recover from torticollis?
If you are treated for acute torticollis, you can most likely expect to get back to normal within a few days to a few weeks. If after this amount of time (and treatment) your pain and contractions do not abate, you may need a referral to a specialist—either a neurologist or a surgeon.
What are the treatments for torticollis?
Typical treatments include medication, physical therapy, stretching, use of physical devices, and surgery. Common medications given to people with torticollis include muscle relaxers and anti-inflammatories. Many patients report that injections of botulinum toxin, i.e. Botox, helps their symptoms.
How does torticollis affect the body?
Torticollis affects both children and adults. Children who are born with it (in this case it is called congenital torticollis) may have experienced an altered position of the head while in the womb. Injury to muscles and/or blood supply while in the womb is another cause of congenital torticollis.
How do scars heal after surgery?
That’s why post-surgery scarring and how you heal is typically so different from person to person. Your scar will continue to change and grow during your entire recovery process. Inflammation is the first stage of scar healing. During this short initial period, your incision will be tender, red, and swollen.