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 Individuals with prolonged torticollis may

develop degenerative osteoarthritis of the

cervical spine, an increase in size (hypertrophy)

of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and

neurological symptoms such as numbness and

tingling of the limbs due to compressed nerve

roots in the neck.

 Prolonged postural changes of the head and neck

can also lead to spinal radiculopathies and/or

spinal stenosis or scoliosis. An individual’s

embarrassment because of ST may lead to social

isolation and/or depression.

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