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Torticollis is Latin for twisted neck and is commonly referred to as wry neck. It is a term used to identify any condition or disease that causes the neck to twist or the head to tilt.

Congenital Muscular Torticollis (CMT, Pseudotumor of Infancy, Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Torticollis, Sternomastoid Torticollis, Fibromatosis Colli) is present at birth and affects the SCM causing the head to tilt toward the affected muscle with the chin pointing up.

Spasmodic Torticollis (ST, Intermittent Torticollis, Psychogenic Torticollis), a focal dystonia, causes the muscles of the neck to involuntarily contract (spasm) making the head twist. The head may twist forward (Anterocollis), backward (Retrocollis), to the side (Laterocollis), or the face may turn toward the shoulder (Rotational). The varieties of ST are shaking of the head (Clonic), turning to one side (Tonic), or a combination of both (Mixed).

Ocular Torticollis is a voluntary tilt of the head to correct abnormal sight. The sight may be abnormal due to misalignment of the eyes (strabismus), rapid jerking movement of the eye (nystagmus), or visual field defects.

Benign Paroxysmal Torticollis (BPT) is a head tilt that is not constant and may switch affected sides.

Resources in This Category

• eMedicine World Medical Library Journal

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/794191-overview
  Article about torticollis by Michael Ross, MD and Susan Dufel, MD, FACEP.

• eMedicinehealth - Torticollis

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/torticollis/article_em.htm
  Thorough article.

• Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000749.htm
  Provides illustrations, alternative names, definition, causes and risks, prevention, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment, prognosis and complications.

• Orthoseek: Congenital Muscular Torticollis

  http://www.orthoseek.com/articles/congenmt.html
  Details of the condition with pictures of stretches.

• Selective Peripheral Denervation

  http://www.uni-ulm.de/klinik/neurochirurgie/themend/Torticollis/torticollis.html
  Case study of 133 patients (65 men, 68 women) who were operated on.

• Spasmodic Torticollis Recovery Clinic, Inc

  http://www.stclinic.com/
  Teaches symptomatic relief based on exercise, self-massage, and nutrition. Includes overview of the program, testimonials, and fee schedule. Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

• SpasmodicTorticollis.org

  http://spasmodictorticollis.org/
  Non-profit organization that provides information and support to members.

• The National Spasmodic Torticollis Association

  http://www.torticollis.org/
  Californian non-profit organization, providing support, referrals and information for patients and family members.

• Torticollis

  http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/T/torticollis.html
  Offers definition, diagnosis, theory and statistics.

• Torticollis Caused by Intervertebral Disc Calcification

  http://gait.aidi.udel.edu/res695/homepage/pd_ortho/educate/clincase/tort.htm
  Clinical case presentation by Tobenna Okezie, MD and S. Jay Kumar, MD.

• Torticollis, Keep Hoping

  http://www.torticollis.nl/
  The site describes personal experiences and offers background information.

• UCLA Neurosurgery

  http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=238
  Definition, causes and treatments are discussed.

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