Torticollis

Torticollis (wry neck, or loxia) is disorders that exhibit flexion, extension, or twisting of muscles of the neck beyond their normal position. The etiology is  wide range from quite innocent to severe and disabling conditions.

Management and treatment depend on the underlying cause.

Last modified
2 April 2021
SNOMED

SNOMEDCT/70070008

Torticollis, disorder

ICD

M43.6

Torticollis

Feature

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...

Disability
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