Long-term neurodevelopmental follow-up of children with congenital muscular torticollis.

Abstract

Congenital muscular torticollis is a common condition, but long-term neurodevelopmental follow-up is lacking. This study reports on neurodevelopmental outcome of 68 children, aged 7 to 9 years, with a history of congenital muscular torticollis, excluding children with torticollis due to other conditions. Thirty-eight children were examined for presence of neurodevelopmental disorders. Telephone interview data were available for an additional 30 children. Of those examined, 22/38 (57.9%) had or were at risk for a developmental disorder (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), developmental coordination disorder, language impairment, autistic spectrum disorder) on at least 1 of the assessments administered, 23/38 (60.5%) had received developmental treatment during childhood. One child, based on a telephone interview, had a history of developmental treatment. Therefore, 30/68 (44.1%) children of the total sample demonstrated a developmental delay/disorder, currently (22/68) or previously (8/68). Our findings suggest congenital muscular torticollis to be a significant risk factor for later neurodevelopmental conditions with disorders presenting at different stages of development.

• Authors: Mitchell Schertz, Luba Zuk, Dido Green
• Journal: Journal of child neurology (J Child Neurol) Vol. 28 Issue 10 Pg. 1215-21 (Oct 2013) ISSN: 1708-8283 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 22952314 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (complications, diagnosis, physiopathology)
• Autistic Disorder (complications, diagnosis, physiopathology)
• Child
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Language Disorders (complications, diagnosis, physiopathology)
• Male
• Motor Skills Disorders (complications, diagnosis, physiopathology)
• Risk Factors
• Torticollis (complications, congenital, physiopathology)