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Torticollis

Basics

Description

A limitation of motion of the cervical spine that causes the head to be held in a tilted position

May result from muscular, skeletal, or neurologic abnormalities (Fig. 1)

Classification :

Congenital abnormalities

Acquired abnormalities

Synonyms: Skeletal wry neck; Congenital wry neck; Cock-robin deformity; Sandifer syndrome (torticollis resulting from gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia)

General Prevention
The condition [...]