cervical collar
Spine immobilization device
A cervical collar is a medical device worn around the neck to stabilize the cervical spine—the vertebrae of the neck.
Rigid collars immobilize the neck after trauma or surgery; soft foam collars provide support for minor injuries or muscle strain.
Also called a neck brace: The paramedics put him in a cervical collar before moving him.
Neck injury from jerking
- spinal cord injuryDamage to backbone's neural tissue
- fractureSplit in hard material
- dislocationForced out of position
- strainsVarieties, injuries, or sifts
sprains · muscle strain · torticollis · herniated disc · pinched nerve · hyperextension · trauma · contusion
Preventing movement entirely
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
posture · restriction · protection · compression · elevation · positioning · neutral spine · motion control
Brain's extension through vertebrae
- neckHead-body junction
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
- larynxSpeech-producing throat organ
carotid artery · jugular · sternocleidomastoid · hyoid bone · pharynx · thyroid · nape
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- postoperativeAfter an operation
healing · convalescence · orthosis · mobilization · rest · pain management · spine surgery · fusion
Unable to bend
- softYielding to touch
- foamBubble-filled substance
- adjustableAble to be changed
- paddedFilled with soft material
velcro · ergonomic · chin strap · contoured · breathable · lightweight · plastic · molded
Cartilage breakdown in joints
- rheumatoid arthritisAutoimmune joint disease
- degenerative disc diseaseSpinal cushion deterioration condition
- lordosisAbnormal spinal curvature inward
- kyphosisHunched back condition
stenosis · myelopathy · disc herniation · bone spurs · arthritis · fibromyalgia · neck pain
whiplash
Neck injury from jerking
- spinal cord injuryDamage to backbone's neural tissue
- fractureSplit in hard material
- dislocationForced out of position
strains · sprains · muscle strain · torticollis · herniated disc · pinched nerve · hyperextension · trauma · contusion · ligament damage
immobilization
Preventing movement entirely
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
alignment · posture · restriction · protection · compression · elevation · positioning · neutral spine · motion control
spinal cord
Brain's extension through vertebrae
larynx · carotid artery · jugular · sternocleidomastoid · hyoid bone · pharynx · thyroid · nape
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
postoperative · healing · convalescence · orthosis · mobilization · rest · pain management · spine surgery · fusion · therapeutic
rigid
Unable to bend
- softYielding to touch
- foamBubble-filled substance
- adjustableAble to be changed
padded · velcro · ergonomic · chin strap · contoured · breathable · lightweight · plastic · molded
osteoarthritis
Cartilage breakdown in joints
- rheumatoid arthritisAutoimmune joint disease
- degenerative disc diseaseSpinal cushion deterioration condition
- lordosisAbnormal spinal curvature inward
kyphosis · stenosis · myelopathy · disc herniation · bone spurs · arthritis · fibromyalgia · neck pain
- body aidsglasses, eyeglasses, contacts, contact lens, contact lenses
- medical aidswheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, hearing aid
- EMS TrainingEMT certification, EMT training, CPR certification, CPR training, EMT
- neck protectionscarf, turtleneck, neck warmer, neck brace, neck gaiter
- therapy equipmentresistance bands, knee brace, exercise balls, ankle support, balance boards
- neck braces
cervical collarnecklace
Neck-worn ornament
choker · pearl necklace · statement jewelry · neck chain · tie