BRAIN
SPINAL CORD
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Question
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a protective cap for your head
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a neck brace
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a back brace
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crutches
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Detailed explanation-1: -They are used when the doctors want to stop almost all movement of the neck in any direction. A rigid collar is used after surgery or after severe trauma, such as cervical fractures, where healing will take a long time.
Detailed explanation-2: -Injuries to the first cervical levels of the spine are considered to be the most severe of all spinal cord injuries. The C1 and C2 vertebrae are the first two segments in the cervical spine. These levels of the spinal column are especially important due to their location and functions.
Detailed explanation-3: -A minor compression fracture can be treated with a cervical brace worn for 6 to 8 weeks until the bone heals. A more complex or extensive fracture may require traction, surgery, 2 to 3 months in a rigid cast, or a combination of these treatments.