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  • Title: A child with a abnormal neck posture after doing a head-over-heels.
    Author: de Kroon K, den Boer W, Halbertsma FJ.
    Journal: Eur J Pediatr; 2010 Oct; 169(10):1279-81. PubMed ID: 20405141.
    Abstract:
    Torticollis in children is a frequently encountered problem. Whereas non-traumatic torticollis usually allows a non-urgent work-up, traumatic torticollis-even in the absence of neurologic abnormalities-needs prompt analysis for structural damage of the spinal column and myelum. Even a trauma as mild as a head-over-heels may result in atlanto-axial subluxation as demonstrated by this patient as described in this case report. In all children with post-traumatic torticollis, further analysis is needed. Atlanto-axial subluxation without neurological or radiological abnormalities can be treated conservatively with a soft collar and analgesics.
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