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Can Quick Movements Of The Head Cause Changes To The Facial Bone Structure?
Question: Can quickly moving or jolting/thrusting head to the right or in any direction cause any change in position or shape of any part of face/head or entire face/head or any bones or bone structure of face/head?
Brief Answer:
No!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Such quick movements by themselves cannot cause a permanent change in the position of face/head structures. Structures will always return to their original positions. Bones are solid and cannot be easily displaced.
However, if a muscle or soft tissue is destroyed, scarring may ensue and that will maintain the head in an abnormal position as scarred tissues lack elasticity.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist
No!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Such quick movements by themselves cannot cause a permanent change in the position of face/head structures. Structures will always return to their original positions. Bones are solid and cannot be easily displaced.
However, if a muscle or soft tissue is destroyed, scarring may ensue and that will maintain the head in an abnormal position as scarred tissues lack elasticity.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist
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