cervical collar
Vinnie Serianni
Description
Collection
Title:
cervical collar
Creator:
Vinnie Serianni
Date:
2/10/2005
Text:
Hello List
I recently had a patient inquire about an adjustable cervical collar. Without taking the collar off, a patient could turn a large nut-like knob on the side of it and increase the height of the collar. This would unload a disc for a while and then the patient could turn the knob again to get the height of the collar back down to a normal wearing size. Doing this would simulate a cervical traction device. From what the patient describes, it sounds much easier than a turnbuckle type device. All information on the device is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Vincent Serianni, CO
Empire Orthopedic Laboratories.
I recently had a patient inquire about an adjustable cervical collar. Without taking the collar off, a patient could turn a large nut-like knob on the side of it and increase the height of the collar. This would unload a disc for a while and then the patient could turn the knob again to get the height of the collar back down to a normal wearing size. Doing this would simulate a cervical traction device. From what the patient describes, it sounds much easier than a turnbuckle type device. All information on the device is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Vincent Serianni, CO
Empire Orthopedic Laboratories.
Citation
Vinnie Serianni, “cervical collar,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/224270.
