Bipolar release for neglected and relapsed cases of congenital muscular torticollis

Background: Congenital muscular torticolis is a common congenital problem that on adequate treatment gives very gratifying results. Many treatment modalities can be taken to from non surgical physiotherapy only, surgical releases (unipolar, bipolar) and total excision of the muscle. Method: Bipolar release of both the inferior and superior heads of sternomastoid muscle was performed in neglected or relapsed cases of torticolis. Results: Nine cases good results. Only one case had residual head tilt. Four cases had residual facial asymmetry. Conclusion: Bipolar release is a good method for correcting difficult cases of congenital muscular torticollis