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Congenital muscular torticollis
Congenital muscular torticollis
Disease overview
Congenital muscular torticollis, commonly known as "wry neck," refers to a condition where the head is tilted to one side due to contracture of one sternocleidomastoid muscle.
This condition is more c...
Detailed description
Congenital muscular torticollis, commonly known as "wry neck," refers to a condition where the head is tilted to one side due to contracture of one sternocleidomastoid muscle.
This condition is more common in females, mostly unilateral, with a few cases presenting bilaterally. The incidence rate is approximately 0.3% to 1.9%.
Disease information
Disease name
Congenital muscular torticollis
English name
Congenital muscular torticollis
Category
Pediatrics
Subcategory
Pediatric Orthopedics
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