Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Wry Neck Learning Center

Torticollis is a twisted neck in which the head is tipped to one side, while the chin is turned to the other.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 27, 2008
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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