What is Neck brace?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Therapeutic brace
Neck braces and cervical collars are very effective at helping to treat abnormal pressure on the painful areas of the neck. Neck braces help relieve headaches, whiplash, and tight neck muscles.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weakness in neck (head drop) | 26 | 8 | |
| Neck pain | 25 | 2 | |
| Pain in shoulder(s) | 11 | 3 | |
| Pain | 7 | 1 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 5 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Neck brace
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Uncomfortable | 2 | |
| Cervical spondylosis | 1 | |
| Feeling hot/overheating | 1 | |
| Muscle weakness | 1 | |
| None | 1 | |
| Tightness in neck | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Neck brace
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 4 | |
| Did not seem to work | 3 | |
| Doctor's advice | 2 | |
| Side effects too severe | 2 |
Duration
Stopped using Neck brace
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 2 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 4 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 |
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