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
FAX(603)
792-9107
Phone:0181-273653
0181-463980