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Opisthotonos

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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