Cervical (neck) collars are sometimes used to support the neck for a
short time. They may be soft and made from felt, foam, or rubber. Or they may
be hard and made from plastic. Soft collars allow some movement of the
neck.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics |
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Last Revised
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July 30, 2012 |