cervical collar

collar /col·lar/ (kol´er) an encircling band, generally around the neck.

cervical collar see under orthosis.

Philadelphia collar a type of cervical orthosis that restricts anterior-posterior cervical motion considerably but allows some normal rotation and lateral bending.

Cervical Collar

An encircling erythematous rash affecting the 2nd and 3rd cervical nerve roots of the trigeminal nerve in reactivated varicella-zoster

collar [kol´er]

a type of orthosis worn around the neck for support and stabilization. See also cervical orthosis.

cervical collar cervical orthosis.

Chandler collar a neck brace made of soft felt.

four poster collar a rigid brace with four upright rods to support the neck and reduce motion; it has chin and occipital supports.

Philadelphia collar a rigid, adjustable neck brace.

Philadelphia collar. From Dorland's, 2000.

n a leaded device positioned over the throat roughly midway between the chin and collarbones. Used because extended exposure of the thyroid gland to radiographs can cause thyroid cancer. See also apron, lead.

Lymphatic drainage of the face.

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C1 posterior arch fracture
Cervical Disk Disease
cervical spondylosis
collar
congenital short neck syndrome
device
immobilization
Philadelphia collar
whiplash

This can be done by using a cervical collar and a KED.

Vehicle Extrication Operation or How to Prevent Spinal Injury Using a ... by Mark Etinger / Food/cooking/nutrition community

Except for the cervical collar she was also wearing a long and heavy scarf around the collar, protecting her neck from cold, as she said.

Prolonged dependence on cervical collar and on lumbar support belt in ... by Christodoulou, Irene; Kallistratos, Elias / Journal of Medical Psychology

This chapter also includes recommendations and application of lumbar sacral braces, sacroiliac belts and cervical collars.

Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing and Padding by Sole, Gisela / New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy

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