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Dear friends,
                                A  35 yr old male develops sudden onset torticolis .There
is no pain or sensory involvement.X-ray cervical spine,blood test are normal .Spasm
disappears during sleepbut as soon as he wakesup neck is turned in such a way he is looking over  his left shoulder while walking ahead.Treatment tried without success
drugs;muscle relaxants,    NSAIDS ,antidepressants, carbazapine,vitamin B1B6B12
Physio:infra red,ultrasonic,manual-therapy cervical traction,Interferential therapy
            Niether of these methods could cause any relief?
CAN we find any pathology as the cause of this condition,what else can be done
to help this person?
Thanks in advance
From,
 
Dr.Sarveshwar Chander Sood,
Orthopaedic Surgeon, & Head
Department Of Physical medicine& Rehabilitation.
SBLS Civil Hospital Jalandhar city,Punjab State.India
Res;812/1Housing Board Colony Model Town,JalandharCity India
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Phone:0181-273653
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