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Botulinum toxin injection for congenital muscular torticollis presenting in children and adults.

Abstract
Congenital muscular torticollis may present in late childhood or adulthood with cervical contractures, limited range of motion, pain, and muscular hypertrophy. Seven of eight pediatric and adult patients with congenital muscular torticollis were injected with botulinum toxin type A. Only two patients had a modest benefit with improved range of motion. Early recognition and treatment of congenital muscular torticollis is crucial to prevent subsequent contractures and other complications.
AuthorsAbigail Collins, Joseph Jankovic
JournalNeurology (Neurology) Vol. 67 Issue 6 Pg. 1083-5 (Sep 26 2006) ISSN: 1526-632X [Electronic] United States
PMID17000985 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Neuromuscular Agents
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A (therapeutic use)
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Muscular Diseases (complications, drug therapy)
  • Neuromuscular Agents (therapeutic use)
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Torticollis (drug therapy, etiology)
  • Treatment Outcome

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