Cervical vertebra injury is the most common spinal-cord injury and its functional defect is sometimes lethal. Therefore, recognitions for post-surgical care is crucial.
Cautions
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Use collar to prevent cervical vertebra from second injury.
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Keep surgical site clean and dry. Stay alerted if the wound is red, swollen, heated, or aching.
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Gradually increase time of activity. Do not over-exercise.
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Understand the medication and take medicine timely.
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Regularly return to the hospital for follow-up examinations.
Guide of Collar
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It takes 2 to 6 months for patients to wear collars, with guidances and instructions given by doctors.
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While sleeping, patients with serious cervical injury are advised to wear collars to prevent nerve damage incurred by posture changes.
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Collars should be perfectly fit. It can’t be too tight and allows merely one finger in between the collar and the neck.
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Patients are allowed to take the colloar off while lying on the bed after they have had it on for too long; massage helps to relieve painfulness. Use cotton pad to protect the aching site from pressing; clean the skin of the neck and maintain its dryness at all time.
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To prevent repetitive injury, put collars on at all time especially while you are driving, running, exercising, or even tired and nervous. Remove your collars cautiously and gradually.
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Keep the interior of the collar clean and dry.
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