cervical orthosis

Question 1

soft collar

Answer 1

• provides minimal less of control of cervical motion
• provides tactile reminder for postural correction
• indications: cervical pain, whiplash, cervical weakness

Question 2

semirigid (Miami J or Philadelphia collar)

Answer 2

• uses three point pressure system and tactile cues to control flexion, ext, lat flexion, and rotation
• anterior trimline: mandible to sternal notch
• posterior trimline: occiput to T1

Question 3

indications for semirigid collar

Answer 3

• post op protection
• stable cervical vertebral injury
• whiplash

Question 4

rigid halo orthosis

Answer 4

• provides maximal control of all cervical motion with halo attachment to the skull, four uprights connect from halo to thoracic jacket

Question 5

rigid halo orthosis indications

Answer 5

• unstable cervical vertebral fracture
• spinal cord injury

Question 6

minerva orthosis/ cervical thoracic orthosis

Answer 6

• has semi rigid cervical collar connected to a thoracic jacket via metal uprights
• provides good control of all cervical motions
• indications: stable cervical and upper thoracic fractures and fusions