Condition
Pediatric 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Providers Who Treat Congenital Muscular Torticollis
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Departments that Treat Congenital Muscular Torticollis
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation treats and monitors infants, children and teens at all stages of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative care.