Camptocormia.
Camptocormia is a disabling psychiatric condition characterized by a fixed flexion of the spine usually occurring during the stress or anticipation of battle. We present an illustrative case study and a summary of six cases. In this clinical sample the camptocormia was associated with a high likelihood of a history of significant back trauma; this lends to difficulty in assigning a diagnosis from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III-R). Camptocormic patients retained in the military have a poor prognosis; rapid diagnosis and medical separation is recommended.
Miller
R W
RW
Department of Psychiatry, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Forbes
J F
JF
D000328:Adult; D001416:Back Pain / Q000523:psychology; D003291:Conversion Disorder / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D011187:Posture