Question

For a two-month-old infant diagnosed with right-sided congenital muscular torticollis, what treatment should be administered?

Answer

For infants with congenital muscular torticollis, early detection and appropriate treatment measures can lead to recovery for most children within a year. Treatment methods include:

  1. Posture Correction: Torticollis-affected infants should adopt the correct position for correction. During breastfeeding, the child should be positioned on the affected side. When sleeping, adjust the lying position to allow sunlight or light to shine on the affected side. Toys that make sounds and lights, as well as sources of sound like television and tape recorders, should also be positioned on the affected side. Additionally, a pillow can be placed on the affected side to provide support. These measures help promote the relaxation and recovery of the infant’s neck muscles, thereby improving torticollis symptoms.