Definition of Torticollis, spasmodic
Torticollis, spasmodic: Spasmodic
torticollis, or torticollis, is the most common of the focal dystonias. In torticollis,
the muscles in the neck that control the position of the head are affected, causing the
head to twist and turn to one side. In addition, the head may be pulled forward or
backward. Called wry neck.
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