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Synonyms: torticollis, congenital muscular torticollis English: wry neck, loxia Definition The torticollis is a general term for a disease that ultimately results in a crooked posture of the head. There are different forms of torticollis, which have different causes and symptoms. A rough classification is made according to whether the torticollis is congenital or acquired. … Congenital muscular torticollis
Symptoms The characteristic position of the head and neck ultimately results from a fibrous contracture. The muscle is strongly shortened and thickened by the connective tissue alteration and can be felt as such. This results in a tilted position in which the head and neck are tilted forward and to the side of the shortened … Symptoms | Congenital muscular torticollis
Summary The torticollis is a collective term for a number of different malpositions of the neck with many possible causes. The congenital muscular torticollis is a congenital malformation of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (superficial neck muscle). The muscle is shortened and thickened due to various factors so that it no longer fulfils its function properly. This … Summary | Congenital muscular torticollis
