Torticollis is a twisted neck, referring to the head being tipped to one side, while the chin is turned to the other.
Alternative Names
Wry neck; Loxia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Torticollis may occur without known cause (idiopathic), be genetic (inherited), or be acquired secondary to damage to the nervous system or muscles. It may develop in childhood or adulthood. Congenital torticollis (present at birth) may be caused by malpositioning of the head in the uterus, or by prenatal injury of the muscles or blood supply in the neck.
