Patient's question:
A baby was born and after one month, a lump was found on the left side of the neck. After a thorough examination, it was diagnosed as torticollis. Subsequently, the baby underwent massage therapy for about five months, which significantly improved the condition. Later, an X-ray revealed a difference of 0.22 between the left and right sides. Now the child is over two years old. The massage therapy was not fully effective, and the doctor recommended surgery. I would like to ask whether surgery is necessary now, whether it can be normal after surgery, and whether there are any complications or sequelae. What should I do now? Thinking about surgery, the child would suffer greatly! With massage therapy, it is not fully effective either. What should I do? I am heartbroken. Please, kind doctors, help me find a solution!!!!Doctor's answer:
Cervical surgery is the best treatment for correcting torticollis, and it is simple, convenient, and highly effective. Currently, massage therapy is being used, but the results are unsatisfactory. It is recommended to implement surgical treatment, specifically the sternocleidomastoid muscle tenotomy. If the baby's symptoms are significant, it is still advisable to undergo timely surgical treatment. This is a minor procedure and will absolutely not lead to complications. The above suggestions are for the question "A lump is found on the left side of the baby's neck one month after birth." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!