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Torticollis, also known as "wryneck," is a condition in which your baby's head is tilted. One of your newborn's neck muscles is shortened. So the chin points to one shoulder, away from the shortened neck muscle. And the back of the head tilts toward the opposite shoulder.
Current as of: November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise StaffClinical Review Board: John Pope MD - PediatricsAdam Husney MD - Family MedicineKathleen Romito MD - Family MedicineRobert B. Keller MD - Orthopedics
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Robert B. Keller MD - Orthopedics
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