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What is the primary cause of congenital muscular torticollis?
What is the typical head position seen in infants with congenital muscular torticollis?
Which muscle is primarily affected in congenital muscular torticollis?
What should be observed in the informal evaluation of a child with congenital muscular torticollis?
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What are some theories related to the cause of sternocleidomastoid impairment in CMT?
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Study Notes
Congenital Muscular Torticollis (CMT)
- The primary cause of CMT is unknown, but it is believed to be related to trauma during birth or abnormal fetal positioning.
Head Position and Muscle Affection
- Infants with CMT typically exhibit a head position with the ear towards the affected side and the chin turned towards the unaffected side.
- The sternocleidomastoid muscle is primarily affected in CMT.
Informal Evaluation
- In an informal evaluation, observe for limited range of motion, asymmetric neck mobility, and facial asymmetry.
Theories on Cause of Sternocleidomastoid Impairment
- Theories related to the cause of sternocleidomastoid impairment in CMT include: • Intrauterine crowding or compression • Birth trauma causing bleeding or edema in the sternocleidomastoid muscle
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Learn about the definition, examination, and clinical management of congenital muscular torticollis in this informative lecture by Dr. Mahmoud Nabawy Khattab, a lecturer at Ahram Canadian University.
