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Web Pages |
Our Torticollis Experience |
Treatment options and information on tests that are available to assess a child. Also describes the parents personal experience with their son. |
The National Spasmodic Torticollis Association |
Californian non-profit organization, providing support, referrals and information for patients and family members. |
Herbs for Spasmodic Torticollis |
Personal success story with dystonia and spasmodic torticollis using herbs, essential oils, and enzymes. Information and health program for spasmodic torticollis and a general health program. |
Orthoseek: Congenital Muscular Torticollis |
Details of the condition with pictures of stretches. |
SpasmodicTorticollis.org |
Non-profit organization that provides information and support to members. |
Torticollis Caused by Intervertebral Disc Calcification |
Clinical case presentation by Tobenna Okezie, MD and S. Jay Kumar, MD. |
Spasmodic Torticollis Bulletin Board |
Bulletin board dealing with spasmodic torticollis. |
Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum |
Medical forum for patients hosted by Med Help International. |
eMedicine World Medical Library Journal, Volume 2, Numer 10 |
Article about torticollis by Michael Ross, MD and Susan Dufel, MD, FACEP. |
Texas Pediatric Surgical Associates |
Pictures of stretches and definition. |
Network Medical Information - Case Presentation |
History and lab x-rays of a 16 year old boy. |
Torticollis |
Offers definition, diagnosis, theory and statistics. |
The Family Village - Spasmodic Torticollis |
Sections include contact information, message board and web site links. |
TorticollisKids.org |
An email community that includes FAQ, helpful hints, links, surgery and contact details. |
ibabydoc.com |
Lists definition, symptoms, causes, contagion, diagnosis, treatment, outcome, discussion and one doctor's opinion. |
Soft Tissue - Congenital Muscular Torticollis |
A review of medical literature by Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCO. |
Spasmodic Torticollis Recovery Clinic, Inc |
Teaches symptomatic relief based on exercise, self-massage, and nutrition. Includes overview of the program, testimonials, and fee schedule. Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. |
Torticollis, Keep Hoping |
The site describes personal experiences and offers background information. |
Torticollis and Head Shape in Infants |
Slide presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint by Douglas E. Moses, MD. |
DMRF: Forms of Dystonia: Cervical Dystonia |
Includes treatment options and information. |
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
Explains how it develops and provides signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. |
West Penn Allegheny Health System |
Resources for diagnosis and treatment. |
Acute Torticollis, A New Approach to Treatment |
Article written by Shahriar Karimi, DC. |
Acupuncture.com |
Explains treatment techiniques. |
Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia |
Provides illustrations, alternative names, defiinition, causes and risks, prevention, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment, prognosis and complications. |
Bristol Biomedical |
Image of sternomastoid fibromatosis and torticollis. |
Macquarie Chiropractic Clinic |
Contains several abstracts of articles written on chiropractic care for torticollis. |
The Merck Manual, Sec. 5, Ch. 59 |
Prevalance and etiology, symptoms, signs, course, diagnosis and prognosis. |
Selective Peripheral Denervation |
Case study of 133 patients (65 men, 68 women) who were operated on. |
eMedicine Consumer Journal, Volume 2, Number 6 |
Article written by Rick Kulkarni, MD. |
UCLA Neurosurgery |
Definition, causes and treatments are discussed. |
University of Chicago |
Etiology of 10 different causes, evaluating a patient and references. |
Isolated Cervical Osteochondroma Manifesting as Spasmodic Torticollis |
A case report abstract from the University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. |
Donders' Law in Torticollis |
Abstract of an article that appeared in the Journal of Neurophysiology, Nijmegen Institute for Cognition and Information. |
BrainChat.org |
Neurology chatrooms sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital. |
National Infant Torticollis Association |
Describes different causes of torticollis in infants. Also provides definitions of medical terms and the personal story of three children. |
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics |
Definition, diagnosis and associated disorders of congenital muscular torticollis. |