Wry Neck (Torticollis) A Complete Guide For Medical Students

Wry Neck (Torticollis) A Complete Guide For Medical Students

Question 1. What is torticolis?
Answer:

Torticolis Synonym:

Wry neck Description:

• Wry neck is a deformity in which head is bent on one side & chin points to the other side

Torticolis Causes and Types:

• Spasm or contracture of sternocleidomastoid or trapezius Cold exposurerheumatic torticolis
• Inflamed or suppurating cervical lymph nodeReflex torticolis
• Birth injuryCongenital torticolis
• Central irritationSpasmodic torticolis

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Question 2. Boundaries & contents of posterior triangle
Answer:

Posterior Triangle Boundaries:

• Anterior – posterior border of sternocleidomastoid
• Posterior – anterior border of trapezius
• Inferior or base – middle third of clavicle
• Apex – lies on the superior nuchal line where trapezius & sternocleidomastoid meet
• Roof-investing layer of deep cervical fascia
• Floor-
  • Splenius capitis
  • Levator scapulae
  • Scalenus medius

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Posterior Triangle Contents:

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