Semi-Rigid Cervical Collars

Semi-Rigid Cervical Collars

  • Prefabricated device that wraps around the neck

Control Function

  • Some restriction of forward flexion/ extension and to a lesser degree lateral flexion and rotation
  • Kinesthetic reminder of injury

Indications for Brace: each brace has different indications for use

Philadelphia Collar:

  • Used while awaiting results of cervical spine films
  • Can be worn in the shower

Miami J Collar:

  • Used with cervical fracture that is non operative or does not require Halo for stabilization
  • also used with patients with questionalbe ligamentous injury
  • cannot be worn in shower
  • Fit of the collar:
    • The chin is not able to slide inside the collar or does not go over the edge of the collar
    • The opening in the middle of the front of the collar is centered on your neck
    • No plastic  is touching  you skin.  Only the blue pads should touch your skin
  • Care of the collar:
    • Do not use powder or lotion under the collar
    • Keep the skin clean and dry under and around the collar
      • Daily change the blue pads-a second pair of pads comes with each collar-wash dirty  blue pads in soap and water and air dry for following day  (hold C-Spine immobilization) while changing pads
      • Check skin QD for redness or Pressure injury
      • When patient is laying on their back the bed should be flat with  no pillows under their head

Miami-J

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Philadelphia

 

 

 

 

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