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Spasmodic Torticollis

Synonyms of Spasmodic Torticollis

Cervical Dystonia
ICD
Idiopathic Cervical Dystonia
Spasmodic Wryneck
Torticollis

Disorder Subdivisions

Clonic Spasmodic Torticollis
Mixed Tonic and Clonic Torticollis
Tonic Spasmodic Torticollis

General Discussion
Spasmodic Torticollis, also known as cervical dystonia, is a form of dystonia characterized by intermittent spasms of the neck muscles resulting in involuntary rotation and tilting of the head. These movements are frequently painful. There are three different varieties of the disorder: tonic, causing sustained turning of the head to one side; clonic, causing shaking movements of the head; and mixed tonic and clonic, involving both kinds of movements. The exact cause of this disorder is usually unknown, and it tends to appear in adults.

Organizations related to Spasmodic Torticollis

Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
1 East Wacker Drive
Chicago IL 60601-1905
Phone #: 312-755-0198
800 #: 800-377-3978
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.dystonia-foundation.org
Dystonia Society
89 Albert Embankment
London Intl SE1 7TP
Phone #: 084-5 4-58 6211
800 #: 084-5 4-58 6322
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.dystonia.org.uk
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
31 Center Drive
Bethesda MD 20892-2540
Phone #: 301-496-5751
800 #: 800-352-9424
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
National Spasmodic Torticollis Association
9920 Talbert Avenue
Fountain Valley CA 92708
Phone #: 714-378-9837
800 #: 800-487-8385
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.torticollis.org
Spasmodic Torticollis Dystonia, Inc
PO Box 28
Mukwonago WI 53149
Phone #: 262-560-9534
800 #: 888-445-4588
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.spasmodictorticollis.org
WE MOVE (Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders)
204 West 84th Street
New York NY 10024
Phone #: 212-875-8312
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.wemove.org

For a Complete Report

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