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2. Cervical collar - Wikipedia

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   Another use of the cervical collar is for strains, sprains, or whiplash. [4] [5] If pain is persistent, the collar might be required to remain attached to help in the healing process. [5] [7] A person may also need a cervical collar, or may require a halo fixation device to support the neck during recovery after surgery such as cervical spinal ...

3. Spinal precautions - Wikipedia

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   Soft cervical collars do not restrict head movement and are more so used for comfort. [8] The sternal occipital mandibular immobilizer (SOMI) can also be used to provide support for cervical spine sprain, stable fracture, or postoperative support. [8]

4. Cervical fracture - Wikipedia

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   Minor fractures can be immobilized with a cervical collar without need for traction or surgery. A soft collar is fairly flexible and is the least limiting but can carry a high risk of further neck damage in patients with osteoporosis. It can be used for minor injuries or after healing has allowed the neck to become more stable.

5. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy - Wikipedia

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   Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM) is a disorder characterised by the age-related deterioration of the cervical spinal cord. [1] Referred to be a range of different but related terms, a global consensus process selected Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy as the new overarching disease term . [ 2 ]

6. Spinal cord injury - Wikipedia

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   A rigid cervical collar is applied to the neck, and the head is held with blocks on either side and the person is strapped to a backboard. [95] Extrication devices are used to move people without excessively moving the spine [98] if they are still inside a vehicle or other confined space. The use of a cervical collar has been shown to increase ...

7. Neck pain - Wikipedia

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   Neck pain, also known as cervicalgia, is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives. [1]Neck pain, although felt in the neck, can be caused by numerous other spinal problems.