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Factors Correlating Outcome in Young Infants With Congenital Muscular Torticollis

Ji Hwa Ryu1, Dong Wook Kim2, Seung Ho Kim1

  • 1Department of Radiology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea.

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal = Journal L'Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes
|January 24, 2016
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Physiotherapy significantly improves the resolution of congenital muscular torticollis in infants. This study found that infants receiving physiotherapy had a higher success rate for congenital muscular torticollis regression compared to those who did not.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is a common musculoskeletal disorder in infants.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for optimal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate clinical and sonographic factors influencing the regression of CMT in infants.
  • To identify predictors of successful treatment outcomes using follow-up ultrasonography.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 80 infants with suspected CMT from 2010-2012.
  • Neck ultrasonography was performed for diagnosis and follow-up.
  • Statistical analysis correlated clinicosonographic findings with complete resolution.

Main Results:

  • Of 61 infants diagnosed with CMT, 34 received physiotherapy and 27 did not.
  • Complete resolution was observed in 79.4% of infants who underwent physiotherapy versus 55.6% who did not.
  • Physiotherapy showed a statistically significant correlation with complete resolution.

Conclusions:

  • Physiotherapy is the sole identified factor influencing the successful regression of CMT in infants.
  • Sonographic features like lesion size, volume, echogenicity, and thickness ratio did not correlate with resolution.
Abstract

Keywords:
CongenitalNeckSternocleidomastoidTorticollisUltrasonography

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