Patient's question:
When is surgery best for an infant with torticollis without any impact? There is no test, but the doctor said it should be done between two to three years old. Are there any dangers for infants with torticollis?Doctor's answer:
In this case, the diagnosis of congenital torticollis can only be confirmed through a routine physical examination. After the diagnosis, surgery can be performed when the child is slightly older, around two or three years old. This is because the risk associated with surgery is relatively lower at this stage, and it is mainly believed that if the child is too young, the risk of anesthesia is relatively higher. If the torticollis occurs after the child has developed full rationality, it may affect the child's communication with peers.