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When Should The Cervical Collar Come Off?

Started by jessalynn23 , Aug 17 2009 09:42 PM

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#1 jessalynn23

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Posted 17 August 2009 - 09:42 PM

When I was first injured (C-4/C-5 SCI), the ER did not put a collar on me. I was placed in one when I arrived at rehab 3 weeks later. Furthermore, the therapists and nurses were encouraging me to move my head/neck as much as I could. Is this normal? Is there any reason why they wouldn't put a collar on me? What effects might this have? Is there anyone with a similar experience?
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Posted 17 August 2009 - 09:51 PM

which hosptal/which rehab
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