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Torticollis is a twisted neck, referring to the head being tipped to one side, while the chin is turned to the other.
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Torticollis (cervical dystonia or spasmodic torticollis) is a type of movement disorder in which the muscles controlling the neck cause sustained twisting or frequent jerking. In torticollis, certain muscles controlling the neck undergo repetitive or sustained contraction, causing the neck to jerk or twist to the side.
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Torticollis (Wry Neck)Torticollis occurs when muscles on one side of the neck contract (tighten). This causes the neck to twist or tilt to the side.
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Wryneck, also called twisted neck or torticollis, is a deformity in which the neck is twisted and held at an angle to one side. A congenital (present at birth) form called congenital torticollis is the most common type of wryneck seen in children.
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