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Opisthotonos

Aka: Opisthotonos

Associated Conditions
1. Meningeal Irritation
2. Tetanus
Pathophysiology
1. Tetanic contraction of the spinal muscles
Signs
1. Rigid hyperextension of the entire spine
2. Neck Hyperextended with head thrown backward
3. Trunk thrust forward

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 5/14/2013.

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