Change of Craniofacial Deformity After Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Release in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Muscular Torticollis

Abstract

Cephalometry quantitatively showed improvement in the craniofacial deformity after surgical release of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The results of this series were better when surgery was performed before the patient reached five years of age. More postsurgical change can be expected during the first year postoperatively than during the second year.