Spasmodic torticollis

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Spasmodic torticollis Classification and external resources
ICD-10	G24.3
ICD-9	333.83
DiseasesDB	13180
eMedicine	emerg/597  orthoped/452
MeSH	D014103

Spasmodic torticollis is a neurological movement disorder causing the neck to involuntarily turn to the left, right, upwards, and/or downwards. The condition is also referred to as "cervical dystonia".

Retrocollis is a spasmodic torticollis drawing the head backward. It may be seen in cases using dopamine-blocking neuroleptics. Adolescents and young adults are more susceptible compared to middle-aged and older individuals.

Contents 1 Treatment 2 References 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Treatment

This condition is currently treated with Botulinum toxins (eg, BTX-A, aka Botox) ^[1].

[edit] References

[edit] See also

• Torticollis

[edit] External links

• http://www.spasmodictorticollis.org/aboutUs.cfm
• http://www.torticollis.org/
• http://www.stclinic.com
• http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec04/ch041/ch041b.html

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