Congenital Torticollis

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.

Congenital Torticollis

An infant with congenital torticollis

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 ofJune 26, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
John Pope, MD, MPH – Pediatrics
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Robert B. Keller, MD – Orthopedics

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