Torticollis

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wryneck

Broader Terms

muscle disorder

Related Terms

neck

Scope Note

contracted state of the cervical muscles, producing twisting of the neck and an unnatural position of the head.

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Prevalence and Etiology Focal dystonias (of which torticollis is the most common) occur in > 3/10,000 persons; torticollis per se, which can pull the chin to either shoulder, has a prevalence of about 3/10,000 persons.
Congenital muscular torticollis is the most common form and happens to babies.
Based on personal experience, which I've detailed below, I urge you to confirm that the torticollis is not due to ocular problems.
Torticollis is the name we give to anyone with a twist in the neck, for whatever reason.
ST Dystonia Inc, PO Box 28, Mukwonago, WI 53149 | phone: 1-888-445-4588 | info@spasmodictorticollis.
Recommend Us tell a friend about us or email this page to a friend Main > Common Problems > Torticollis Torticollis Torticollis (wry neck) is a symptom that causes a child's chin to be rotated to one side and his head to the other side.

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