Side shift of the neck

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Asked for Female, 26 Years

My neck is misaligned since the birth. It is assymetric. No torticollis.. One side of neck is small.. one is ok...you can call it a side shift may be. And.. i being obese.. now my posture has also changed...one shoulder is above than the other.. Is there anything i can do to make my neck symmetric?? And shoulders too..

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Dr. Saransh Gupta

Spine Surgery 17 yrs exp Delhi

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Please share the x-ray.

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Dr. Pranav Mahajan

Orthopedic surgeon 15 yrs exp Indore

There is a possibility of a bony deformity towards upper spine around cervical region called Scoliosis which might have caused this visible deformity..

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It would be better to get X Ray's of Cervical and Dorsal level AP and Lateral views to get an idea of the problem..

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There are some surgical procedures to correct deformity but that can be planned only depending on the condition.. So, better to get investigated first..

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Dr. Vipin Gupta Orthopedist 14 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vipin Gupta

Orthopedist 14 yrs exp Delhi

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Hello dear It would be better if you share a clinical picture of you from front , side and from behind so that i have a clear idea. My evaluation could be different from yours. Thereafter only i will advice you appropriate investigations if needed. Regards Dr Vipin Gupta

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Consult online with the relevant pictures or can connect in person if based in delhi

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