Orthopaedics · Musculoskeletal System · Medium
Torticollis
Meaning: Twisted neck posture with the head tilted to one side and rotated, often from muscle contracture.
In practice: In infants it usually follows sternocleidomastoid fibrosis after birth trauma and improves with gentle stretching.
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Answer: Dislocation
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