Opisthotonos

Aka: Opisthotonos

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II. Associated Conditions

  1. Meningeal Irritation
  2. Tetanus

III. Pathophysiology

  1. Tetanic contraction of the spinal Muscles

IV. Signs

  1. Rigid hyperextension of the entire spine
  2. Neck Hyperextended with head thrown backward
  3. Trunk thrust forward

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