Neck, limited movement
Limited movement of the neck may be due to block vertebrae may be a feature of or occurs as a wry neck, or torticollis is a (painfully) twisted and tilted neck. The top of the head generally tilts to one side while the chin tilts to the other side. This condition can be acquired as a result of damage to the neck muscles or blood supply. Limited movement of the neck may occur in:
- Oculo-Auriculo-Vertebral Spectrum ( Goldenhar syndrome)
- Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
Last modified
30 May 2019
Symptom
Block vertebrae occur when there is improper segmentation of the vertebrae, leading to parts of or the entire vertebrae being fused. The adjacent vertebrae fuse...
Torticollis is a common presenting feature of FOP (in about 80%), the head is tilted to one side and there are painful swelling in the...
Rare Condition
Oculo-Auriculo-Vertebral Spectrum (Goldenhar Syndrome)
In the total spectrum of OAVS are many syndromes. One of them is Goldenhar Syndrome (GHS). Goldenhar syndrome is a rare congenital defect in the...
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva is a rare genetic disorder in which connective tissue and muscle tissue are gradually ossified. Extra-skeletal bone formation causes progressive loss of...
