Torticollis (cont.)
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IN THIS ARTICLESurgerySurgery is reserved only for a few selective cases. In this treatment, some of the upper neck nerves are selectively severed to prevent muscle contraction. Surgical treatment often helps, but frequently your neck will return to its twisting position after several months. Viewer Comments & ReviewsTorticollis - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment did you receive for your torticollis? |
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Torticollis (from the Latin torti, meaning twisted and collis, meaning neck) manifests as involuntary contractions of the neck muscles, leading to abnormal postures and movements of the head.
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