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Camptocormia.

R W Miller1, J F Forbes

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Military Medicine
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Camptocormia, a psychiatric condition causing spinal flexion during stress, is often linked to prior back trauma. Early diagnosis and military separation are recommended for better outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology
  • Military Medicine

Background:

  • Camptocormia is a disabling psychiatric condition involving fixed spinal flexion, often triggered by stress or anticipation of battle.
  • This condition presents diagnostic challenges, particularly in differentiating from physical etiologies.

Observation:

  • A case study and summary of six patients with camptocormia were analyzed.
  • A significant history of back trauma was noted in the clinical sample.

Findings:

  • Camptocormia's association with significant back trauma complicates diagnosis according to the DSM-III-R criteria.
  • Patients with camptocormia who remain in military service show a poor prognosis.

Implications:

  • The findings suggest a potential link between physical trauma and this psychiatric presentation.
  • Rapid diagnosis and medical separation are recommended for camptocormic patients in the military to improve prognosis.