Torticollis Movement Disorders Neurological Disorders

Torticollis Movement Disorders Neurological Disorders

Torticollis is Latin for twisted neck and is commonly referred to as wry neck. It is a term used to identify any condition or disease that causes the neck to twist or the head to tilt. Benign Paroxysmal Torticollis (BPT) is a head tilt that is not constant and may switch affected sides.

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Torticollis Caused by Intervertebral Disc Calcification - Clinical case presentation by Tobenna Okezie, MD and S. Jay Kumar, MD.
Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia - Provides illustrations, alternative names, definition, causes and risks, prevention, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment, prognosis and complications.
Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum - Medical forum for patients hosted by Med Help International.
Texas Pediatric Surgical Associates - Pictures of stretches and definition.
DMRF: Forms of Dystonia: Cervical Dystonia - Includes treatment options and information.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Explains how it develops and provides signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
UCLA Neurosurgery - Definition, causes and treatments are discussed.
The National Spasmodic Torticollis Association - Californian non-profit organization, providing support, referrals and information for patients and family members.
University of Chicago - Etiology of 10 different causes, evaluating a patient and references.
SpasmodicTorticollis.org - Non-profit organization that provides information and support to members.
West Penn Allegheny Health System - Resources for diagnosis and treatment for Torticollis and Spasmodic Torticollis.
Donders' Law in Torticollis - Abstract of an article that appeared in the Journal of Neurophysiology, Nijmegen Institute for Cognition and Information.
Torticollis, Keep Hoping - The site describes personal experiences and offers background information.
eMedicinehealth - Torticollis - Thorough article.
Orthoseek: Congenital Muscular Torticollis - Details of the condition with pictures of stretches.
Torticollis - Offers definition, diagnosis, theory and statistics.
eMedicine World Medical Library Journal - Article about torticollis by Michael Ross, MD and Susan Dufel, MD, FACEP.
ibabydoc.com - Lists definition, symptoms, causes, contagion, diagnosis, treatment, outcome, discussion and one doctor's opinion.
Spasmodic Torticollis Recovery Clinic, Inc - Teaches symptomatic relief based on exercise, self-massage, and nutrition. Includes overview of the program, testimonials, and fee schedule. Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The Family Village - Spasmodic Torticollis - Sections include contact information, message board and web site links.
Selective Peripheral Denervation - Case study of 133 patients (65 men, 68 women) who were operated on.
Pediatric Oncall - Find detailed information about torticollis, a rotational deformity of the neck, which may be seen at birth or may develop later.

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