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2. Cervical collar - Wikipedia

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   A cervical collar, also known as a neck brace, is a medical device used to support and immobilize a person's neck. It is also applied by emergency personnel to those who have had traumatic head or neck injuries, [ 1 ] although they should not be routinely used in prehospital care.

3. Kendrick extrication device - Wikipedia

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   Typically used in conjunction with a cervical collar, a KED is a semi-rigid brace that secures the head, neck and torso in an anatomically neutral position. Its use is claimed to reduce the possibility of additional injuries to these regions during extrication, although its value has been questioned, as there is a lack of evidence to support ...

4. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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   There are several types of orthoses for managing cervical spine pathology. [71] The halo brace is the most restrictive cervical thoracic orthosis in use; it is used to immobilize the cervical spine, usually following fracture, and was developed by Vernon L. Nickel at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in 1955. [72]

5. The best back braces of 2025, according to experts - AOL

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   Sizes: One size fits most | Best for: Fracture, herniated disc, arthritis, post-surgery, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, cervical spondylosis, and sprains | Level of support: Semi-rigid A $90 ...

6. Spinal board - Wikipedia

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   a cervical collar with occipital padding as needed; side head supports, such as a rolled blanket or head blocks (head immobilizer) made specifically for this purpose, used to avoid the lateral rotation of the head; straps to secure the patient to the long spine board, and tape to secure the head

7. IUD Insertion Pain Is Borderline Unbearable. This New Tool ...

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   The Carevix, used for IUD insertions, results in less pain and bleeding in studies. But there's still work to be done when it comes to the procedure's pain.