1. Torticollis.org - National Spasmodic Torticollis Association Californian nonprofit organization, providing support, referrals and information for patients and family members. http://www.torticollis.org/

2. Our Torticollis Experience Treatment options and information on tests that are available to assess a child. Also describes the parents personal experience with their son. http://home.earthlink.net/~thomsoc/

3. Torticollis Offers definition, diagnosis, theory and statistics. http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/T/torticollis.html

Help for sleepless parents Encyclopedia Index T torticollis Search torticollis Torticollis is also It is a deformity of the neck in which the head tilts toward one shoulder and is simultanously the chin rotates toward the opposite shoulder. Congenital muscular torticollis is by far the most common form. It is associated with a mass in the sternocleidomastoid muscle (the strap that courses from beneath the angle of the jaw to the base of the neck above the medial It is usually diagnosed in the first couple of months of life. If it is picked up in the first few weeks, there may be a soft lump the size of an olive The theory is that during vaginal delivery, blood flow to the affect neck muscle is reduced, causing damage. This theory sounds pretty good for most cases, but there are familial cases and cases where the baby was born by C-section. Go figure. developmental dysplasia of the hip, so careful evaluation (to include a hip ultrasound) is imperative. Neck xrays are probably advisable for babies with torticollis as well, to rule out abnormalities of the neck vertebrae which can masquerade as simple muscular torticollis.

4. EMedicine - Torticollis : Article By Michael Ross, MD Article about torticollis by Michael Ross, MD and Susan Dufel, MD, FACEP. http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic597.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Neurology Torticollis Last Updated: August 24, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: idiopathic spasmodic torticollis IST , involuntary contractions of neck muscles, focal dystonia congenital torticollis birth trauma , intrauterine malpositioning, acquired torticollis acute wryneck painful neck spasms cervical muscle spasm , tonic head deviation, clonic head movements, head torsion, spasmodic torticollis , head shaking, cervical osteomyelitis, retropharyngeal space infection, occipital condyle fracture, cervical muscle spasm following motor vehicle accident, odontoid fractures, cervical disk disease, L-dopa, neuroleptics, ocular condition, palsy of the inferior oblique muscle, essential head tremor AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Michael Ross, MD

5. Torticollis torticollisright-2. (2). torticollis-right-3. (3). torticollis-right-4. (4). This child has torticollis with this head tipped towards his right side (1). http://www.pedisurg.com/PtEduc/Torticollis.htm

TEXAS PEDIATRIC SURGICAL ASSOCIATES TORTICOLLIS What is torticollis? Torticollis (wry neck) is a congenital or acquired condition of limited neck motion in which the child will hold the head to one side with the chin pointing to the opposite side. It is the result of the shortening of the sternocleidomastoid (neck) muscle. In early infancy, a firm, non-tender mass may be felt in the midportion of the muscle. The mass will go away and be replaced with fibrous tissue. If untreated, there can be permanent limitation of neck movement. There may be flattening of the head and face on the affected side. How is torticollis treated? Treatment consists of gentle stretching exercises (see below). The face is turned away from the affected muscle while the head is tilted in the opposite direction with the neck extended. This position is held for a count of 5 and repeated 10 times twice daily. The baby can be placed in the crib or playpen in a way that encourages turning the head away from the deformity in order to observe activities and interesting or favorite toys. When placed in a car seat, padding may be placed on the affected side forcing the head to turn in the opposite direction. Long term follow up is important to assess for abnormal head shape . Follow up may be necessary in six months with pediatric surgery to assess for the necessity for head molding. Please do not hesitate to call the office if you have any questions. Where can a parent get help and talk with other parents about torticollis?

6. Bundesverband Torticollis E.V. Kurze Beschreibung des Vereins und der Erkrankung. http://members.aol.com/BVTorti/Torticollis.html

Bundesverband Torticollis e.V. Torticollis spasmodicus Zeitschrift "Torticollis Echo" Im Dezember 2001 hat unser Verband einen Sammelband des Torticollis Echo, den "Torticollis/Schiefhals-Dystonie-Ratgeber" Faltblatt "Was ist Torticollis?" sowie unser Plakat "Torticollis" anfordern. email : BVTorti@aol.com

7. Torticollis, Keep Hoping!! Torticollis, Er Is Hoop!! Persoonlijk verslag over het zoeken naar een geneesmiddel, wat torticollis spasmodica is en hoe ermee om te gaan. http://www.torticollis.nl/

T O R T ... Burnout en torticollis Scroll naar beneden! E n g l ... Burnout and torticollis W elkom op de homepage van Rob Oele Deze homepage gaat over de wijze waarop ik omga met torticollis spasmodica , een aandoening die in februari 2000 bij mij is vastgesteld. Ze is is als volgt opgebouwd: Waarom deze homepage, Wat is torticollis spasmodica eigenlijk, Verloop en beleving van torticollis, Op zoek naar een aanpak, Inspiratiebron uit Amerika, Hoe probeer(de) ik mezelf te genezen, Feldenkrais therapie. Huidige stand van zaken. Overige informatie. Waarom deze homepage Wat is torticollis spasmodica eigenlijk Torticollis spasmodica is een vorm van dystonie hetgeen letterlijk "verkeerde spierspanning" betekent. Het uit zich doordat je je hoofd niet stil kunt houden (tremoren) en in verergerde vorm mondt dit uit in een dwangstand van je hoofd. Dit kan een stand zijn naar rechts of links maar ook naar voren of naar achteren. Tot voor pakweg 15 jaar dacht men dat deze aandoening louter psychisch was; tegenwoordig neigt men meer naar een neurologische verklaring. Inmiddels heb ik zelf het idee dat er nog meer verklaringen zijn: fysiologisch/hormonaal - waaronder burnout- , mechanisch, en hooggevoeligheid. Zie ook

8. National Infant Torticollis Association Describes different causes of torticollis in infants. Also provides definitions of medical terms and the personal story of three children. http://www.infant-torticollis.org/

9. TORTICOLLIS CAUSED BY INTERVERTEBRAL DISC CALCIFICATION Clinical case presentation by Tobenna Okezie, MD and S. Jay Kumar, MD. http://gait.aidi.udel.edu/res695/homepage/pd_ortho/educate/clincase/tort.htm

TORTICOLLIS CAUSED BY INTERVERTEBRAL DISC CALCIFICATION TOBENNA OKEZIE, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgery Resident S. JAY KUMAR M.D., Attending Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon February 21, 1996 CLINICAL CASE PRESENTATION ORTHOPAEDIC DEPARTMENT THE ALFRED I. DUPONT INSTITUTE WILMINGTON, DELAWARE CASE HISTORY Patient is a 4 year old male who developed the insidious onset of neck pain and stiffness 4 days prior to admission. Over the intervening period, the patient suffered from worsening of his symptoms which led to increasing irritability and difficulty sleeping. On the day of admission, he was seen by a local pediatrician for severe neck pain. It was observed that his head was in a fixed position just slightly right of midline. The patient's past medical history was remarkable for two recent self-limited episodes of hives and urticaria on his trunk and extremities that was treated with prednisone. There was vague history of remote trauma about one month previously when the patient had been "horsing" around with his brother. The child had no evidence of a viral prodrome, constitutional symptoms or travel history. He was sent to a local hospital where radiographs of the cervical spine demonstrated calcifications in the C3-4 and C5-6 intervertebral disc spaces . Neurological exam was normal. The child's pain was refractory to morphine treatment and he was transferred to A.I. for the management of his intractable pain. On arrival, his physical exam was unchanged. Blood work revealed a WBC count of 12.7K with 75% PMNs and an ESR of 80. Radiographs of spine showed the presence of an addition calcification in his thoracic spine

10. Soft Tissue - Congenital Muscular Torticollis | Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCO A review of medical literature by Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCO. http://www.chiroweb.com/archives/12/26/21.html

Dynamic Chiropractic December 16, 1994, Volume 12, Issue 26 Printer Friendly Version Email to a Friend Search ChiroWeb! Other MPAmedia Alternative Health Site Links Chiropractic ChiroExpo ChiroFind ChiroMall ChiropracticResearch ... Review Acupuncture AcupunctureToday Massage Therapy MassageToday SpaTherapy Nutrition NutritionalWellness Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCO Soft Tissue Congenital Muscular Torticollis Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) refers to a shortening of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle in an infant. It is a condition that responds very well to a stretching program and spinal adjustments. The most common causes are considered to be due to intrauterine malposition and/or birth trauma since CMT is more frequent after breech presentations1 and congenital hip dysplasias.2 In rare instances bony anomalies of the cervical spine such as Klippel-Feil syndrome3 or ocular imbalance might be causative. Other possibilities are spontaneous subluxation of a cervical vertebra, cervical adenitis secondary to upper respiratory tract infection, unilateral soft tissue infection, neck tumors, myositis or disease of the basal ganglia.3 Turek3 feels that every case of torticollis deserves roentgenographic study before treatment is instituted. Often a fibrous mass may be palpated in the SCM. The mass, which may the result of venous occlusion during the birth trauma, usually appears within three weeks after delivery and attains maximum size by one month.4 The infant will show the typical head position of head tilt toward the side of shortening and contralateral neck rotation. The face and even the skull may appear asymmetrical. While spontaneous recovery may occur, if left untreated, the cervical fascia and scaleni muscle may contract and a cervical and thoracic scoliosis may develop.3,5 Infants treated before one year of age had better results.6

11. Spasmodic Torticollis / Family Village Library Sections include contact information, message board and web site links. http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_spa-tort.html

Spasmodic Torticollis Who to Contact Where to Go to Chat with Others Learn More About It Web Sites ... Search Google for "Spasmodic Torticollis" Who to Contact National Spasmodic Torticollis Association 9920 Talbert Ave Fountain Valley, CA, 92708 1-800-HURTFUL (487-8385) E-mail: nstamail@aol.com Web: http://www.torticollis.org/ The National Spasmodic Torticollis Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and support to ST patients; educating the public and medical community about ST; advocating for the rights of those with ST; and promoting research on ST. Over the years, NSTA has helped thousands of people in their search for relief from the pain and disability caused by ST. Our services are available to anyone, and in fact, the majority of people we help are not members of NSTA. We are, however, extremely grateful to our dues-paying members without whom we could not continue our work. We reward our dues-paying members with a quarterly news magazine and deeply discounted prices to attend our symposiums, held at least annually. Member’s dues help pay for our 800 support line, our link to doctor referrals and medical advice from health care professionals on our Medical Advisory Board; our network of support groups around the country and much more. Where to Go to Chat with Others Spasmodic Torticollis Bulletin Board Torticollis Kids Welcome to TorticollisKids! Is your baby's head always tilted to one side? Does your infant always hold his/her head in the same position? It may be torticollis! This is a place for parents and caregivers of children with congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) to share information and ideas. You will find encouragment and support here from others dealing with torticollis in children.

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13. National Spasmodic Torticollis Association Home Page to the website of the National Spasmodic torticollis Association! If you are suffering from Spasmodic torticollis (also known as Cervical Dystonia), http://www.torticollis.org/home.html

The National Spasmodic Torticollis Association CLICK ON PICTURE FOR MORE DETAILS! WELCOME to the website of the National Spasmodic Torticollis Association! If you are suffering from Spasmodic Torticollis (also known as Cervical Dystonia), we want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Over 90,000 people in the United States are known to share your condition. That means that, while ST is different in each and every person and each and every person who has it has their own experience with ST, there are people out there who understand your pain and your frustration. There are people you can talk to without needing lengthy explanations of things you know so well. And there are people who can help: doctors who can provide treatment, patients who can share coping tips and inspiration, and organizations like NSTA who can provide information and other forms of support. 1-800-HURTFUL nstamail@aol.com 9920 Talbert Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 M - F 9:00 - 5:00 Pacific Time Last update: August 31, 2005 This web site is sponsored by the National Spasmodic Torticollis Association, a California Nonprofit Organization.

14. Torticollis.org - National Spasmodic Torticollis Association The National Spasmodic torticollis Association WELCOME to the website of the National Spasmodic torticollis Association! http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. Understanding Spasmodic Torticollis, Cervical Dystonia Welcome to the National Spasmodic torticollis Association torticollis Association Understanding Spasmodic torticollis. Spasmodic http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. Torticollis Kids Our mission is to ensure that parents get all the information available to them regarding torticollis and its appropriate treatment. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. EMedicine - Torticollis : Article By Norman C Reynolds, MD torticollis torticollis is the common term for various conditions of head and neck dystonia, which display specific variations in head movements (phasic http://www.emedicine.com/NEURO/topic377.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Neurology Movement And Neurodegenerative Diseases Torticollis Last Updated: August 10, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: retrocollis, anterocollis, laterocollis, rotational torticollis, spasmodic torticollis, cervical dystonia, idiopathic cervical dystonia, segmental dystonia of head and neck, head and neck dystonia, head tremor, head tilt, head jerks, head spasms AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Norman C Reynolds, MD , Chief of Neurology, Milwaukee Veterans Administration; Professor, Department of Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin Coauthor(s): Jianxin Ma, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University Hospital Norman C Reynolds, MD, is a member of the following medical societies:

18. Nackspärr (Torticollis) Kort om symptom och behandling. http://www.fass.se/LIF/lakarbok/artikel.jsp?articleID=5772

19. National Infant Torticollis Association Describes different causes of torticollis in infants. Also provides definitions of medical terms and the personal story of three children. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

20. Spasmodic Torticollis Long Distance Recovery Course Abigail Brown, director. Santa Fe, New Mexico. http://www.STclinic.com/

About Us Links Donation Form Free Tips Spasmodic Torticollis A Step-by-Step Journey into Recovery from the Symptoms of Spasmodic Torticollis from the Spasmodic Torticollis Recovery Clinic, Inc. An at-home, do-it-yourself, long distance course PAL format videos used all over the world now available as well as VHS used in the U.S. NOTICE: Several clients have received full insurance coverage from major national insurance providers for the clinic fee. Ask your Neurologist for a pre-approval letter recommending your participation in the S.T.R.C. Recovery Long Distance Program and present that to your insurance company for coverage. Although the Director is not a Dr., we have on our Board of Directors a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physical Therapist and Licensed Massage Therapist. Exercises for S.T. need to be done in a specific position that causes them to be effective and then combined with other elements of the program. This program has been so effective in eliminating symptoms of S.T., because the symptoms are targeted with a varied approach, including exercise as only one aspect of the whole.

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