Can congenital muscular torticollis be completely cured?

Jun 26, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My friend's younger brother has congenital muscular torticollis. I would like to ask, can congenital muscular torticollis be completely cured?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
The prognosis of congenital muscular torticollis varies depending on individual differences and the choice of treatment methods. 1. High success rate with conservative treatment: The cure rate for newborns undergoing conservative treatment (such as manual massage, heat application, etc.) ranges between 76% and 86%, with most achieving good therapeutic outcomes. 2. High success rate with surgical treatment: For children who do not fully recover through conservative treatment, the success rate of surgical treatment is also very high. Surgery is usually performed between 1 and 2 years of age, and when combined with conservative therapy, the cure rate can reach more than 98%. 3. Early treatment is critical: If surgery is performed after the age of 5, the difficulty of treatment increases and the likelihood of a full recovery decreases.