- Conditions
- Acute torticollis
Acute torticollis Wry neck
Introduction
Acute torticollis (wry neck) occurs mainly in children and young adults. It is a fairly common condition that is characterized by a painful, stiff neck and a skewed position of the head.
Torticollis or wry neck is usually seen in children aged between five and fourteen. In some cases the patient is a bit older (up to age 26). In older patients up to 45, we see this limitation in movement to one side in a less severe form called "local cervical syndrome".
Description of condition
Tissue swelling occurs on the outside of an online physiotherapy check or make an appointment with a physiotherapy practice in your locality.
References
Winkel, D. & Aufemkampe, G. (1994) Orthopedische geneeskunde en manuele therapie Deel 2. Wervelkolom. Houten/Diegem: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum.
Nugteren, K. van & Winkel, D. (2012) Onderzoek en behandeling van de nek Houten: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum.
Wolf, A.N. & Mens, J.M.A. (2001) Onderzoek van het bewegingsapparaat. Fysische diagnostiek in de algemene praktijk 3e, geheel herziende druk. Houten: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum.
Verhaar, J.A.N. & Linden, A.J. van der (2005) Orthopedie Houten: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum.
