This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Torticollis. This is a sign caused by contracture or fibrosis, resulting in an ipsilateral head tilt. It was created by Charlotte Grace Walmsley (Medical Student, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) with the help of Dr. Kirsten Blaine (Pediatrician, Western University).

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References

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2. Kliegman R, Marcdante KJ. Nelson essentials of pediatrics. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier; 2019.

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6. Macias CG. Congenital muscular torticollis: Clinical features and diagnosis [Internet]. Uptodate.com. 2026 [cited 2026 May 3]. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/congenital-muscular-torticollis-clinic... diagnosis?search=congenital%20torticollis&source=search_result&selectedTitle=2~81&usage_type=default&display_rank=2&searchCorrelationId=bef8d381-674c-45ee-886e-3032c56001e7&searchCorrelationTerm=congenital%20torticollis

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