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What Causes Post Tonsillectomy Complication?
I am adult male physician who had tonsillectomy 2 years ago. three months after surgery I developed a persistent twitch in my sterncloidomastiod muscle on my left side only. The twitch distorts my face, and is very bothersome. Is anyone aware of this post tonsillectomy complication? Treatment? Cause? Course?
Mon, 30 Jan 2017
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There are many complication post tonsillectomy. I relation to your question. is ...tonsillectomy Is done Rose position. Which is extention of all cervical vertebra except 1st which is flexed. So this position in some patients can cause pot tonsillectomy neck pain. present as torticolis. I would suggest physiotherapy for you. your symptoms will be cured.
wish you a speedy recovery.
thank you.
There are many complication post tonsillectomy. I relation to your question. is ...tonsillectomy Is done Rose position. Which is extention of all cervical vertebra except 1st which is flexed. So this position in some patients can cause pot tonsillectomy neck pain. present as torticolis. I would suggest physiotherapy for you. your symptoms will be cured.
wish you a speedy recovery.
thank you.
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