Congenital torticollis
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Congenital torticollis or wry neck is a condition in infants detected at birth or shortly afterCite error: Invalid <ref>
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- ↑ Petronic I., et al. Congenital muscular torticollis in children: distribution, treatment duration and outcome. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2010; 45(2): 153-158 (Level of Evidence 2)