Cervical collars
Cervical (neck) collars
are sometimes used to support
the neck for a short time. They may be soft and made from felt, foam, or rubber,
or they may be hard and made from plastic. Soft collars allow some movement of
the neck.
Cervical collars are of limited value in neck treatment. They:
- Can occasionally be helpful after a sprain (for a brief period) and are sometimes used after surgery.
- Should not be worn instead of correcting poor workplace design.
| Author | Monica Rhodes |
| Editor | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Associate Editor | Terrina Vail |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics |
| Last Updated | August 24, 2006 |
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