Comparative Trial of Botox in the Management of Children With Congenital Muscular Torticollis
Torticollis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Torticollis focused on measuring Botox, torticollis, Congenital Muscular Torticollis (CMT)
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Infants diagnosed with CMT and referred by family physician, pediatrician or orthopaedic surgeon Initial assessment and initiation of treatment prior to 4 months of age Cervical spine radiograph, no focal bony abnormality Head tilt greater than 5 degrees at 5 months of age Lateral head righting past neutral in upright suspension Restricted neck range of movement in lateral flexion or rotation or both Signed consent form and willingness to participate in the study Compliance with attending bi-weekly follow-up appointments Exclusion Criteria: Any other diagnosis affecting tone or muscle function Any condition that would preclude an anesthetic Any vertebral abnormalities identified by radiograph Attending other health practitioners for treatment, i.e., massage therapist, chiropractor Any associated ocular problems as determined by a pediatric ophthalmologist
Sites / Locations
- British Columbia Children's Hospital, Dept. of Orthopedics