Aspen Cervical Collar

Aspen® Cervical Collars are designed to optimize support and comfort. The structure of the collar is designed to provide substantial motion restriction without producing painful pressure points that can lead to skin breakdown or poor patient compliance. All contact surfaces of the collar are cushioned with cotton-lined, breathable foam padding. These pads wick moisture away from the skin and keep the skin-collar interface dry.

Philadelphia Cervical Collar

Philadelphia® Collars use high-quality latex-free materials that provided an unparalleled combination of immobilization and patient comfort.  The collar is made of Plastazote foam that is non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and washable.

 Cervical Collar Patient Instructions

When to wear your brace

Know how to apply your brace before leaving the hospital. Wear your brace all the time—even during sleep—unless otherwise instructed by the surgeon. You will wear the brace until your spine has healed or fused, which may be as short as 4 weeks or as long as 4 to 6 months.

Applying your rigid brace

• Begin by lying flat on the bed.

• Slide the front half of the brace up your chest wall until it’s firmly under your chin.

• If present, attach the elastic strap behind your neck to the other side.

• Apply the back half of the brace in the proper position on your neck.

• Fasten the Velcro straps tightly.

Brace care

Wash and deodorize your brace with a mild soap and damp cloth every day. If your brace has padded liners, let air dry or use a hair dryer on "cool" setting.

Activity

Your brace will restrict your ability to move. You’ll not be able to see your feet, so take care when walking. Avoid extreme bending and twisting of your spine. When moving from a lying to a standing position, use your arm and leg muscles to keep your spine in proper alignment. Follow your doctor or physical therapist's instructions about exercise.

Restrictions

You should follow any doctors instructions regarding activities that could be dangerous, including travel in vehicles.

Skin care/bathing

Follow your doctor’s instructions for when you may remove your brace to shower and shave. Wash your hair with dry shampoo products until your incision has healed. Afterward you may shower and wash your hair with the brace on. After showering, lie on a bed and have someone remove the brace—do not move, replace the padded liner with a dry one, and reapply the brace.

Watch for reddened or broken skin under the brace. Skin breakdown can be caused by rubbing, pressure, or moisture. This may indicate that the brace does not fit properly or is not being worn properly. An orthotist can adjust the fit and provide tips for comfort and proper wear.

When to call your orthotist

If your brace feels loose, keeps riding up, is painful, or you have reddened or broken skin under the brace, call the orthotist for an adjustment. The orthotist will also provide more liners for the brace, at a cost, if needed.

Lumbar-Sacral Support 

The two posterior stays are made of stainless steel (1mm thickness) and are coated with epoxy resin to provide firm and continuous support. The stays are contoured to the patient providing an effective combination of flexibility and rigidity. The support lacing utilizes the "pulley" principle and has proven to be the most effective solution to date in obtaining the required stabilization and support.  You will achieve the same amount of support with better control of lacing for a smoother appearance and easier application. The eyeletted, non-stretch nylon cinch straps allow the patient to easily adjust the degree of support applied to the spine.  Velcro closure makes it easy for patients to apply and remove, even with functionally impaired hands. Also allows for quick adjustment of lacing tension whenever needed.

Boston Scoliosis Brace

The Boston Scoliosis Brace is the proven system for the non-operative treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. The Boston Scoliosis Brace is available in 30 stock sizes, 0 or 15 degrees lordosis. 

Indications:

• Idiopathic Scoliosis

Boston Overlap Brace

The Boston Overlap Brace is a versatile, low-priced, easy-to-apply, medium-duty, method for treating most indications where back pain is evident. It is highly recommended as an alternative where other bracing methods have been ineffective. The B.O.B. features a unique anterior opening, permitting a wide range of adaptability to a variety of body configurations. The B.O.B. kit includes a pre-made Velcro closure with formable spring steel inserts for adjustment of abdominal pressure.

Indications:

• Spondylolisthesis
• Spondylolysis
• Lumbar Fusions & Fractures
• Severe back pain