How long does it take to wear?

For patients with cervical spine surgery, the neck brace is generally required for 1-3 months after surgery. Wear a neck brace when you get out of bed and remove it when you are in bed. When wearing the neck brace, reading, reading newspapers, etc. are not affected, and the neck can still be at rest. However, the neck support is not very secure, and it is not suitable for some patients with higher requirements for external fixation after cervical surgery.

The time to wear the neck brace should be based on the condition of the patient. Do not think that wearing it for a long time is good for recovery. In general, due to the instability of the neck caused by soft tissue injury, you need to wear a neck brace for 2 to 3 weeks; the neck is unstable, need to wear 6 to 8 weeks, the maximum time should not exceed 3 months. Because wearing it for a long time can cause neck stiffness, muscle and ligament atrophy.

If it has not been fixed for 3 months, it indicates that this external fixation is not suitable for the disease, and should be changed to internal fixation, that is, fixed by surgery.

The inflatable neck brace is mainly used for traction and is suitable for patients with cervical disc herniation. However, the traction has a directionality, and the patient is inconvenient to grasp. It is recommended that the initial use be carried out under the guidance of a doctor. Or first put the inflatable neck rest on the spring scale and press it by hand. When the pressure is 5 kg, let go of the gas, and remember the softness of the inflatable neck brace, then wear it on your neck until it is in your hand. Feel the stiffness of the neck support as on the spring scale, indicating that the traction force on the neck reached 5 kg.

When using the neck brace, it is also necessary to pay attention to the tightness of the neck. If it is too loose and too tight, it will not protect the fixed neck. When using, put a small cotton towel or gauze on the neck support to prevent ulceration of the jaw and neck. When walking, because the head can't be low, be careful to walk slowly to avoid falling.