Question
After the baby was born 28 days later, the parents noticed a pigeon egg-sized lump on the right side of her neck, which was diagnosed as torticollis after examination. The parents continued to massage the baby daily for three months. Treatment was interrupted due to circumstances, causing the baby’s head to be slightly tilted. Subsequently, they focused on massaging and training the baby to turn her head to the right until she was 11 months old. At that time, the baby’s right-sided vision had recovered flexibility. Now, at 15 months old, there are no obvious symptoms of torticollis in daily life, but a lump on the right side of the neck can still be palpated when looking to the left. Inquiry about whether surgery is needed.
Answer
Experts point out that since the girl baby is still young and the massage therapy has shown significant effects, there are no visible symptoms of torticollis in daily life. However, whether surgery is needed can only be determined after a detailed examination. A diagnosis cannot be made based solely on descriptions.