FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term dropped head syndrome ID (Ontology) DOID:0060034 (Human Disease)
Definition A spinal disease that is characterized by severe kyphotic deformity of the cervicothoracic spine and by severe weakness of the cervical paraspinal muscles that results in the passively correctable chin-on-chest deformity. This syndrome is defined by weakness of neck extensor muscles against gravity with or without weakness of neck flexor muscles.
Also Known As "floppy head syndrome"
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