What is Spastic Torticollis?

Description of the Disease

Spastic torticollis, also known as spastic diplegia, is a form of paralysis characterized by moderate spasticity of the neck and upper limbs. It is a movement disorder caused by brain damage in children at an early age.

Classification

• Spastic diplegia
• Spastic hemiplegia
• Spastic quadriplegia

Symptoms

• Characteristic head posture
• Muscle spasticity
• Limitation of movement

Causes

The cause of spastic torticollis is brain damage resulting from premature birth, immaturity, or intrauterine infection.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis includes neurological examination, neurophysiological tests, and neuroimaging.

Treatment

Treatment includes rehabilitation measures, physiotherapy, and surgical intervention to improve function.

Prevention

Prevention of spastic torticollis is related to preventing early complications in pregnancy and premature birth.

Physician

A pediatric neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spastic torticollis.