Torticollis: Diagnosis & Tests (Spasmodic Torticollis, Congenital Torticollis, Wry Neck)

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Torticollis

Alternate Names : Spasmodic Torticollis, Congenital Torticollis, Wry Neck

Torticollis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

A physical exam will show a shortening of the neck muscles and the head tilting toward the affected side. X-rays of the neck may show an associated disorder such as tuberculosis, scar tissue, or arthritis.

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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Vincent J. Toups, MD
Date Reviewed: 09/04/01

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