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Torticollis

March 28, 2010 By 2 Comments


Torticollis, or wry neck, is a condition in which the head is tilted toward one side (cervical Lateral flexion), and the chin is elevated and turned toward the opposite side (cervical extension).
Torticollis can be congenital or acquired.


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  1. Facet Subluxation And Dislocations of Lower Cervical Spine : Bone and Spine says:
    May 2, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    [...] There would be history of neck trauma and patient presents with severe neck pain and in a number of cases with neurological deficit. Patient also might have torticollis. [...]

  2. Atlantoaxial Rotatory Subluxation [Fixation] says:
    September 28, 2011 at 12:14 am

    [...] rotatory subluxation is a common cause of childhood torticollis. Both the subluxation and torticollis usually are temporary. but rarely they persist and become  [...]

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