Postsurgical Physical Therapy Management of Congenital Muscular Torticollis.

Purpose: To present 2 cases with severe congenital muscular torticollis and describe postsurgical physical therapy management.

Description: Two children diagnosed with severe congenital muscular torticollis underwent surgical release of the involved sternocleidomastoid muscle with subsequent physical therapy. Presurgical examination findings, surgical technique, and postsurgical rehabilitation guidelines are described.

Considerations and intervention in congenital muscular torticollis.

Purpose Of Review: To present the current literature regarding congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) to promote the most effective and evidence-based intervention. CMT is a musculoskeletal deformity observed at birth or in infancy, characterized by persistent head tilt toward the ipsilateral side with the chin rotated toward the contralateral side. The incidence of torticollis is on the rise and as a result there has been a surge in the literature on the topic, however, until recently, there was little consensus on the treatment approach.

Retrospective case study of team approach to omphalocele orthosis fabrication and implementation.

Purpose: The purpose of this case report is to describe an interdisciplinary approach to orthotic intervention in a neonate with giant omphalocele.

Summary Of Key Points: An infant with a giant omphalocele was presented to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for management. An interdisciplinary team including a neonatal surgeon, physical therapists, orthotist, and family collaborated to determine appropriate orthotic intervention.