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Torticollis, or wry neck, is a condition in which the head is tilted toward one side, and the chin is elevated and turned toward the opposite side.
Torticollis can be congenital or acquired. The etiology of congenital torticollis is unclear, but it is thought that birth trauma causes damage to the sternocleidomastoid muscle in the neck, which heals at a shorter length and causes the characteristic head position. Sometimes a mass in the affected muscle may be noted, which is usually a contracted region of muscle and may include fibrosis (scar tissue). Such a mass may enlarge during the first month after birth. But with treatment, it is likely to disappear within the first 5 to 8 months of life.
If the condition is detected early in life (before one year of age) it is treated with physical therapy and stretching to correct the tightness. The use of a TOT Collar can also be very effective. This treatment is usually all that is necessary to fix the problem. Particularly difficult cases may require surgical lengthening of the muscle if stretching fails. Also, if the condition does not respond well to stretching, other causes such as tumors, infections, ophthalmologic problems and other abnormalities should be ruled out with further testing. If torticollis is not corrected before one year of age, facial asymmetry can develop and may become impossible to correct.
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OH_so_JaDe (Krystyna Pearsall) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:24:57 -0000
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@noslennai not to b rude but can i ask u about torticollis becuz im wrinting a paper on it
icecream_gurl13 (ambria butler) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:42:35 -0000
@noslennai not to b rude but can i ask u about torticollis becuz im wrinting a paper on it
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Explains how it develops and provides signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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BrainChat.org - Neurology chatrooms sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
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eMedicinehealth - Torticollis - Thorough article.
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ibabydoc.com - Lists definition, symptoms, causes, contagion, diagnosis, treatment, outcome, discussion and one doctor's opinion.
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Macquarie Chiropractic Clinic - Contains several abstracts of articles written on chiropractic care for torticollis.
Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia - Provides illustrations, alternative names, defiinition, causes and risks, prevention, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment, prognosis and complications.
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Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum - Medical forum for patients hosted by Med Help International.
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Orthoseek: Congenital Muscular Torticollis - Details of the condition with pictures of stretches.
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SpasmodicTorticollis.org - Non-profit organization that provides information and support to members.
Texas Pediatric Surgical Associates - Pictures of stretches and definition.
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The National Spasmodic Torticollis Association - Californian non-profit organization, providing support, referrals and information for patients and family members.
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