Partial resection of Stenocleidomastoideus without postoperative plaster cast, performed in twenty-one children with congenital muscular torticollis, were reviewed three months to two year and four months after operation, in an attempt to asses its value comparing with “myotomy and postoperative plaster cast” method we had used.
They are assorted according to the age at the operation; under 1 year, 1-3, 3-10, and over 10 years.
Results were satisfactory in each group, but relief and hardness of the operated part seems to be different depending on the age. Younger children had tendency to regain normal relief and tenderness of the muscle while over three years of age lose the relief.
Comparing with “myotomy and the cast” method, partial resection is preferable.
