Department of Orthopedics, Maxima Medical Centre, The Netherlands.
Eur J Pediatr. 2010 Oct;169(10):1279-81. doi: 10.1007/s00431-010-1191-x. Epub 2010 Apr 20.
Torticollis in children is a frequently encountered problem. Whereas non-traumatic torticollis usually allows a non-urgent work-up, traumatic torticollis-even in the absence of neurologic abnormalities-needs prompt analysis for structural damage of the spinal column and myelum. Even a trauma as mild as a head-over-heels may result in atlanto-axial subluxation as demonstrated by this patient as described in this case report. In all children with post-traumatic torticollis, further analysis is needed. Atlanto-axial subluxation without neurological or radiological abnormalities can be treated conservatively with a soft collar and analgesics.
儿童斜颈是一种常见的问题。非创伤性斜颈通常可以进行非紧急的检查,而创伤性斜颈——即使没有神经异常——也需要迅速分析脊柱和脊髓是否有结构损伤。即使像头足倒置这样轻微的创伤也可能导致寰枢关节半脱位,正如本病例报告中所描述的这位患者所表现的那样。所有创伤后斜颈的患儿都需要进一步的检查。对于没有神经或放射学异常的寰枢关节半脱位,可以用软领和止痛药进行保守治疗。