Aadhya, an 8-year-old Gujarat girl full of energy and curiosity. But her family noticed something unusual for the past year—her neck was slightly tilted to one side. Concerned, her grandfather, Arvind Kumar Singh, consulted multiple doctors. They diagnosed her with a condition called Torticollis (Wryneck) and suggested surgery as the only option.

After Understanding Torticollis is a rare condition where the neck tilts to one side due to the tightening or scarring of a Sternocleidomastoid muscle. In some cases, it develops from birth due to the baby’s position in the womb, and if left untreated, it can worsen with age, even affecting eyesight.

Aadhya’s family wanted the best care for her, so they consulted Dr. Siddharth Tiwari, an experienced orthopaedic, Joint replacement & spine surgeon at Tender Palm Hospital in Lucknow. After a complete examination, Dr. Siddharth Tiwari found that Aadhya’s neck muscles were very tight, which limited her movement. He suggested surgery to fix the problem.

The surgery took about an hour and successfully released the tight muscle, helping Aadhya’s neck return to its natural position. After the surgery, she was closely monitored and began physiotherapy within ten days to strengthen her neck muscles for a better recovery.

She wore a special splint for a few days to keep her neck from tilting again and did guide physiotherapy exercises. These steps were necessary for her recovery and helped her regain strength and stability.

Now, just one and a half months after the surgery, Aadhya’s neck is completely straight! She is back to being happy, playful and ready to return to Gujarat with a big smile.

Aadhya’s successful recovery shows the expert and caring treatment at Tender Palm Hospital. With the proper care and prompt action, conditions like Torticollis can be treated effectively.