Camptocormia and drop head syndrome secondary to myotonic dystrophy type 1: a case series and literature review

Camptocormia and drop head syndrome (DHS) is an abnormal flexion of the spine (kyphosis) caused by paraspinal muscle weakness. Camptocormia is used when the kyphosis is at the thoracolumbar levels and DHS is used when the kyphosis is in the cervical area. This manifestation can be seen in different...

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Main Authors: Alexander De La Rosa-Cabral, MD, Francisco Irizarry, MD, Edwardo Ramos, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Health - Lippincott Williams Wilkins 2023-09-01
Series:The Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/ph9.0000000000000012
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