Aspen Vista Cervical Collar, 2-Piece Rigid Neck Brace for Restricting Cervical Motion, 984000

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There is currently no literature available on their ability to restrict cervical spine motion relative to their respective standard designs. Drive – your collar will restrict your field of vision, and you will not be covered by the DVLA or your insurance company.

Cervical collars are required for multiple reasons, the most common being for fracture management in the neck (broken bone) and the collar is used for management of the fracture, it can also be used for support pre/ post-surgery. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. The Aspen and Philadelphia collars were superior to the Aspen Vista, Miami-J and Miami-J Advanced collars at restricting flexion/extension. Motion analysis systems have therefore employed techniques to measure gross movement of the cervical spine. Some non-authorized sites sell counterfeit, second-hand merchandise, and/or products containing old fabrics, glues, and resins that do not perform as intended, and are therefore, not eligible for care under the Aspen Medical Products warranty.Wearing a cervical hard collar can cause the skin underneath to become hot and excessively sweaty, which can lead to skin breakdown from moisture damage. The ideal motion analysis system would accurately locate the position of each cervical vertebra so as to assess movement at individual cervical motion segments, but this is complicated by the fact that the only palpable bony landmarks in the cervical spine are the spinous processes, and that those of C1 to C6 are concealed by the overlying ligamentum nuchae. While stability is fundamental in the design of cervical orthoses, additional factors such as comfort, ease of application and airway accessibility are equally important. Any problems or concerns you may have can be directed at the physiotherapist or nurse looking after you. This study compares the effectiveness of the Aspen, Aspen Vista, Miami-J, Miami-J Advanced and Philadelphia collars in restricting cervical spine movements through physiological ranges using a three-dimensional kinematic motion analysis system incorporating optoelectronic passive marker and video-based technology.

Wearing a collar may cause some weakness of the muscles around your neck, as the collar will essentially be doing some of the work of these muscles. If after reading this leaflet, you require further explanation please discuss this with a member of the neurosurgical team. Mechanical properties of the human cervical spine as shown by three–dimensional load-displacement curves.Flare tabs on the neck and around the chin provide secure stabilization and ensure a truly custom fit. Combining the award winning Vista ® Collar with adjustable back panel providing maximum motion restriction and optimal comfort from any collar available today. Others do not offer the original Aspen warranty, nor do they offer any after-sales service of any kind.

Some children with less severe injuries may only need to wear the hard collar for comfort, as it often provides pain relief following soft tissue injuries. Cervical spine motion has been shown to be influenced by the age, gender, weight and athletic ability of an individual [ 21, 22].Noninvasive three-dimensional analysis of cervical spine motion in normal subjects in relation to age and sex: an experimental examination. It is important that you discuss your specific injury, its severity and what this means for you, with your doctor. You will be instructed how to remove your collar daily for washing, depending on your individual circumstances this maybe in the sitting or lying position. The structural elements of the collar have been designed to spread support across broad contact surfaces thereby minimizing hot-spots that can cause decubitus ulcers. All subjects were over the age of 18 years, and therefore skeletally mature, and under the age of 38 years.