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Posttraumatic torticollis.

D D Truong1, R Dubinsky, N Hermanowicz

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of California, Irvine, Orange 92668.

Archives of Neurology
|February 1, 1991
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Neck trauma can cause a specific type of torticollis (neck muscle spasms). This acquired torticollis differs from the common form, showing distinct symptoms and treatment responses.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Trauma research

Background:

  • Torticollis, or wry neck, is a common condition characterized by neck muscle spasms.
  • Idiopathic torticollis typically presents with specific clinical features and responds to certain treatments.

Observation:

  • Six cases of torticollis emerged 1-4 days after neck trauma.
  • These cases exhibited unique clinical characteristics distinct from idiopathic torticollis.
  • Key differences included limited range of motion, no post-sleep improvement, and absence of typical compensatory movements.

Findings:

  • Pain onset was immediate post-trauma, with significant paracervical muscle spasms.
  • Anticholinergic medications were ineffective.
  • Botulinum toxin injections showed some therapeutic benefit.

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Implications:

  • This study suggests peripheral trauma as a potential cause of torticollis.
  • The findings highlight a distinct clinical subtype of traumatic torticollis.
  • Further research into traumatic torticollis and its management is warranted.