Indian Journal of Medicine and Healthcare

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Background: Idiopathic Spasmodic torticolis is an extremely painful disorder with an unknown etiology. Usually treated by static braces, in which restriction of movement is the major problem.

Methods: Dynamic brace was fitted to an 8 years boy presented with torticolis and gradual incremental forces were given by the turn buckle kit and kept under observation.

Result: Follow up was done after 3 months and assessed by the TWSTR scale. Result showed a marked reduction in symptoms.

Conclusion: A dynamic brace was an effective one for the treatment of Idiopathic Spasmodic Torticolis.


Keywords

Idiopathic Spasmodic Torticollis, Dynamic Brace, TWSTR Scale, Turn Buckle, Static Brace.
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