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Torticollis may be: Inherited: Due to faulty genes; Acquired: Develops as a result of damage to the nervous system or muscles. If the condition occurs without a known cause, it is called idiopathic torticollis. Torticollis may develop in childhood...
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Diagnosis of torticollis is aided by an electrical study (electromyography) that can detect overactive muscles. Imaging studies, including x rays, may be done to rule out other causes of abnormal posture. A detailed medical history is needed to de...
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Congenital torticollis is thought to be caused by trauma around the time of birth. There are two theories about how this trauma occurs. One theory suggests that damage occurs during the birth causing a blood clot to form in the SCM muscle. This bl...
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