Accusure Philadelphia Collar Medium (C4)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the use of philadelphia collar?
  A Philadelphia collar is a neck brace used to prevent head and neck movement after a spinal cord injury.
• Which is better soft or philadelphia collar?
  Philadelphia collar is better in motion restriction as compared to soft collar. It is also having more lever arm as it covers whole spine, whereas soft collar only covers up to C4-C5 level of cervical spine.
• How many hours should I wear the collar?
  It depends on the injury caused. Kindly consult your physician before use.
• Are philadelphia collar hard or soft?
  Philadelphia neck collar is a rigid, non-toxic hypo allergenic, latex-free foam collar that provides rigid plastic support in front and behind your neck. It is designed to provide support to the cervical spine by preventing any movement while healing is taking place.
• When is philadelphia collar used?
  Philadelphia collar is used to prevent neck flexion (forward movement), extension (backward movement) or rotation (side wards movement) of the cervical spine. A Philadelphia neck collar is a rigid, non-toxic hypo allergenic, latex-free foam collar that provides rigid plastic support in front and behind your neck.