Patient's question:
The baby was found to have a slightly tilted neck at three months. At that time, we thought it might improve over time, but after three months, the neck tilt became even worse. This prompted us to take her to the hospital for a check-up. The examination revealed a tilted neck, and it was recommended that she be hospitalized for treatment. How is neonatal neck tilt treated?Doctor's answer:
For children with neck tilt, passive traction correction can be started as early as 14-15 days after birth. The child's head should be tilted towards the healthy side, bringing the healthy earlobe closer to the shoulder in the direction opposite to the deformity. The technique must be gentle. Daily activities such as feeding, sleeping with pillows, and using toys to attract the child's attention can also help correct the posture. If possible, physical therapy can be administered. Most infants will show varying degrees of improvement after manual adjustment, with some even achieving complete correction of the torticollis. For cases that do not improve sufficiently, surgical treatment is recommended.