Torticollis | |
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The muscles involved with torticollis | |
Specialty | Orthopedics |
Diagnostic method | Ultrasonography |
Torticollis, also known as wry neck, is a painful, dystonic condition defined by an abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position, which may be due to a variety of causes. The term torticollis is derived from Latin tortus 'twisted' and collum 'neck'.[1][2]
The most common case has no obvious cause, and the pain and difficulty in turning the head usually goes away after a few days, even without treatment in adults.
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