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Torticollis in children can be due to atlanto-axial rotatory subluxation. If diagnosis, based on plain lateral radiography and on computed tomography, and specific treatment are delayed, reduction becomes difficult to accomplish. Atlanto-axial fusion might be indicated to cure the instability. Thus, a diagnostic delay may prevent restoration of cervical spine function. In acquired torticollis in children, radiographic evaluation is indicated if the symptoms are not relieved within 1 week, but immediate radiography is indicated in traumatic torticollis.
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Received: 27 November 1995
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Schwarz, N. The fate of missed atlanto-axial rotatory subluxation in children. Arch Orth Traum Surg 117, 288–289 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004020050249
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s004020050249