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102. Wheeless' Textbook Of Orthopaedics torticollis Biterminal tenotomy for the treatment of congenital muscular torticollis. Longterm results. Benign paroxysmal torticollis of infancy. http://www.wheelessonline.com/o11/124.htm

homepage main-menu fractures medical-topics ... external-links Torticollis: - Congenital Muscular Torticollis - results from fibrosis of sternal head; - can result from unilateral shortening of sternocleidomastoid associated disorders: - bony anomalies of the C-spine, esp involving ; - congenital atlanto-occipital abnormalities ; - congenital webs of skin along the side of the neck, pteygium colli; - DDH: metatarsus adductus : - plagiocephaly: - w/ persistent contracture of sternocleidomastoid, deformities of face and skull result and are apparent w/ in first year of life; - flattening of face is noted on side of contracted sternocleidomastoid and is probably caused by child's sleeping position; - reference: - The coexistence of torticollis and congential dysplasia of the hip. CD Hummer and GD MacEwen. JBJS Vol 54-A. 1972. p 1255-1256. - diff dx in infants grisel's syndrome: atlantoaxial rotary subluxation transverse ligament ; - reduction w/ skeletal traction, followed by atlantoaxial fusion, is recommended; -

103. Congenital Muscular Torticollis - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Ear, Nose, and Throat. Congenital Muscular torticollis What is congenital muscular torticollis? What are the symptoms of congenital muscular torticollis? http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/ent/wryneck.html

Audiology Clinic Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) ENT Nurse Practitioners Speech and Language ... Growth and Development Ear, Nose, and Throat Congenital Muscular Torticollis What is congenital muscular torticollis? Congenital muscular torticollis is a condition in which an infant's neck muscle is shortened causing the neck to twist. Congenital means present at birth and torticollis means twisted neck. The condition is sometimes called "wryneck." What causes congenital muscular torticollis? Congenital muscular torticollis may occur following a difficult birth, especially if the infant is very large or is delivered breech. During the delivery, if the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the neck muscle that extends from the jawbone (mastoid) to the clavicle (collarbone) and sternum (breastbone), is stretched or pulled, it may tear, causing bleeding and bruising within the muscle. The injured muscle develops fibrosis (scar tissue) which causes the muscle to shorten and tighten, pulling the infant's head to one side. The fibrosis forms a mass or lump that sometimes can be felt on the side of the neck. Occasionally, congenital muscular torticollis occurs because of a defect in the development of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, or because of an abnormal fetal position in the uterus.

104. Congenital Muscular Torticollis Congenital Muscular torticollis. What is congenital muscular torticollis? Congenital means present at birth and torticollis means twisted neck. http://www.chw.org/display/PPF/DocID/1509/router.asp

Overview of Neck Masses Congenital Muscular Torticollis Branchial Cleft Abnormalities Thyroglossal Duct Cyst ... Neck Masses : Congenital Muscular Torticollis E-mail this page Print this page Congenital Muscular Torticollis What is congenital muscular torticollis? Congenital muscular torticollis is a condition in which an infant's neck muscle is shortened causing the neck to twist. Congenital means present at birth and torticollis means twisted neck. The condition is sometimes called "wryneck." What causes congenital muscular torticollis? Congenital muscular torticollis may occur following a difficult birth, especially if the infant is very large or is delivered breech. During the delivery, if the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the neck muscle that extends from the jawbone (mastoid) to the clavicle (collarbone) and sternum (breastbone), is stretched or pulled, it may tear, causing bleeding and bruising within the muscle. The injured muscle develops fibrosis (scar tissue) which causes the muscle to shorten and tighten, pulling the infant's head to one side. The fibrosis forms a mass or lump that sometimes can be felt on the side of the neck. Occasionally, congenital muscular torticollis occurs because of a defect in the development of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, or because of an abnormal fetal position in the uterus.

105. HealthlinkUSA Spasmodic Torticollis Links You can find SPASMODIC torticollis right now at Info.com. Click here for page 1 of Spasmodic torticollis information from the HealthlinkUSA directory. http://www.healthlinkusa.com/288ent.htm

106. Genesis Health System - Detailed Disease Info - Torticollis torticollis. Definition. New York McGrawHill, 1997. ORGANIZATIONS. National Spasmodic torticollis Association. PO Box 5849, Orange, CA 92863-5849. http://www.genesishealth.com/micromedex/detaileddisease/00068490.aspx

Facility Information DeWitt Comm Hosp Genesis Medical Ctr Illini Hospital Genesis Health Grp VNA Torticollis Definition Torticollis (cervical dystonia or spasmodic torticollis) is a type of movement disorder, in which the muscles controlling the neck cause sustained twisting or frequent jerking. Description In torticollis, certain muscles controlling the neck undergo repetitive or sustained contraction, causing the neck to jerk or twist to the side. Cervical dystonia causes forward twisting, and is called antecollis. Backward twisting is known as retrocollis. The abnormal posture caused by torticollis is often debilitating, and is usually painful Torticollis most commonly begins between age 30- 60, with females affected twice as often as males. According to the National Spasmodic Torticollis Association, torticollis affects 83,000 people in the United States. Dystonia tends to become more severe during the first months or years after onset, and may spread to other regions, especially the jaw, arm, or leg. Torticollis should not be confused with other causes of abnormal neck posture, such as orthopedic or congenital problems. The nerve signals responsible for torticollis are thought to originate in the basal ganglia, a group of brain structures involved in movement control. The exact defect is unknown. Some cases of dystonia are due to the inheritance of a defective gene, whose function was unknown as of mid-1998. Other cases are correlated with neck or head trauma, such as from an automobile accident. Use of certain

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Home About Us Contact Submit Your Site Search : Home Health Conditions and Diseases Neurological Disorders ... Torticollis More Torticollis Categories: Submit Your Site to the Torticollis category Sponsored Torticollis Sites Guide On Dystonia Disorders "This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process." Acupuncture.com - Explains treatment techiniques. Acute Torticollis, A New Approach to Treatment - Article written by Shahriar Karimi, DC. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Explains how it develops and provides signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. BrainChat.org - Neurology chatrooms sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital. Bristol Biomedical - Image of sternomastoid fibromatosis and torticollis. DMRF: Forms of Dystonia: Cervical Dystonia - Includes treatment options and information. Donders' Law in Torticollis - Abstract of an article that appeared in the Journal of Neurophysiology, Nijmegen Institute for Cognition and Information. eMedicine Consumer Journal, Volume 2, Number 6

108. Wry Neck 9.02 torticollis (Wry Neck). Presentation. Do not undertake violent spinal manipulations in the ED, which can make an acute torticollis worse. http://www.ncemi.org/cse/cse0902.htm

More Emergency Medicine Resources Back to table of contents 9.02 Torticollis (Wry Neck) Presentation The patient complains of neck pain and is unable to turn his head, usually holding it twisted to one side, with some spasm of the neck muscles, with the chin pointing to the other side. These symptoms may have developed gradually, after minor turning of the head, after vigorous movement or injury, or during sleep The pain may be in the neck muscles or down the spine, from the occiput to between the scapulae. Spasm in the occipitalis, sternocleidomastoid, trapezius, splenius cervicis, or levator scapulae muscles can be the primary cause of the torticollis, or it can be secondary to a slipped facette, herniated disc, or viral or bacterial infection. What to do: Ask the patient about precipitating factors, and perform a thorough physical examination, looking for muscle spasm, point tenderness, and signs of injury, nerve root compression, masses or infection. Include a careful nasopharyngeal examination, as well as a basic neurologic exam. When forceful trauma is was involved and fracture, dislocation or subluxation are possible, then obtain lateral, anteoposterior and odontoid roentgenographic views of the cervical spine. If there are neurologic deficits, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging may be better to visualize nerve involvement (as well as herniated disks, hematomatas or epidural abscesses).

109. Torticollis And Breastfeeding torticollis and Breastfeeding. Jody Krause Rochester MN USA From NEW BEGINNINGS, Vol. 20 No. torticollis was the diagnosis which was made. http://www.lalecheleague.org/NB/NBMarApr03p55.html

HOME What's New About LLLI Product Catalog ... Local Contacts 1400 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4808 USA (847) 519-7730 NEW BEGINNINGS Articles Infant/Child Breastfeeding Issues Allergies Biting Colic Dental Health and Teething ... Weight Issues (Child) Torticollis and Breastfeeding Jody Krause Rochester MN USA From: NEW BEGINNINGS, Vol. 20 No. 2, March-April 2003, p. 55 My story begins with a surprise pregnancy. My husband and I found out we were going to be starting a family earlier than we had planned. In nursing school, I had learned that human milk was superior to infant formula, so we knew I would be breastfeeding our baby. I found myself anticipating nursing my baby, and had several dreams during my pregnancy in which I nursed a baby boy. I really wasn't worried about being able to breastfeed. After all, women have been doing it for thousands of years. I would roll my eyes behind the back of mothers who said, "I tried to nurse my baby but I just couldn't do it." I thought to myself, "What on earth did they mean? What's so difficult about breastfeeding? Your body produces the milk, you put your nipple near your baby's mouth and he drinks." My sister- and mother-in-law encouraged me to attend La Leche League Group meetings prior to the birth of our baby. I eventually went to a meeting when I was eight months pregnant. I thought LLL was a breastfeeding support group, kind of like Alcoholics Anonymous or something. I thought it was a place to go where mothers who suffer social persecution because they breastfed go for support from other breastfeeding mothers who have great tactics for dealing with society. I didn't realize that LLL was so much more until after our baby was born.

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