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Das, Rajesh Kumar
- Efficacy of Dynamic Brace on Idiopathic Spasmodic Torticolis: A Case Study
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1 Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, National Institute for the Orthopedically Handicapped, B.T Road, Bon-Hooghly, Kolkata-700090, IN
2 Endolite India Ltd, B.P.O, Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training & Research, Olatpur, Bairoi, Cuttack, 754010, IN
1 Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, National Institute for the Orthopedically Handicapped, B.T Road, Bon-Hooghly, Kolkata-700090, IN
2 Endolite India Ltd, B.P.O, Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training & Research, Olatpur, Bairoi, Cuttack, 754010, IN
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Indian Journal of Medicine and Healthcare, Vol 3, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 337-340Abstract
Background: Idiopathic Spasmodic torticolis is an extremely painful disorder with an unknown etiology. Usually treated by static braces, in which restriction of movement is the major problem.
Methods: Dynamic brace was fitted to an 8 years boy presented with torticolis and gradual incremental forces were given by the turn buckle kit and kept under observation.
Result: Follow up was done after 3 months and assessed by the TWSTR scale. Result showed a marked reduction in symptoms.
Conclusion: A dynamic brace was an effective one for the treatment of Idiopathic Spasmodic Torticolis.