Torticollis is also called as WRY NECK. In this medical condition there is a fixed movement of the neck.
Causes of torticollis
Causes of torticollis may be congenital and acquired. Congenital includes injury during birth, hard mass on neck at birth. Acquired causes are diseases like cervical vertebrate diseases, tonsillitis, adenitis, rheumatism, enlarged cervical glands and abscess in the larynx or pharynx.
Symptoms of torticollis
The most common symptoms of torticollis are neck pain, tenderness of the cervical spine. Movements may be to one side, forward bending,and backward bending or may be combination of two movements.
In case of congenital torticollis, it is diagnosed by the USG of the neck and color histogram after 1-4 weeks of birth. The conservative line of treatment such as physiotherapy and exercise are preferred in self-limiting disorders. Surgery is performed after 1 year of birth in congenital cases.
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