Patient's question:
Neck: Bilateral neck comparison scan, transverse view shows the right sternocleidomastoid muscle with a left-right diameter of 3.0 cm and an anteroposterior diameter of 1.0 cm, with slightly enhanced echo. CDFI: Point-like blood flow signals are observed within it. How to treat congenital muscular torticollis on the right side of a 2-month-old infant?Doctor's answer:
For infants with congenital muscular torticollis, most affected children can recover within a year if detected early and treated appropriately. The methods are as follows:Pay attention to posture correction. Children with torticollis should adopt the correct corrective position. During feeding, the child should be placed in a side-lying position on the affected side. When sleeping, adjust the sleeping position so that sunlight or light can shine on the affected area. Toys that emit sounds and light, as well as the TV, recorder, and other sound devices, should also be placed on the affected side. A pillow can also be placed on the affected side.