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cervical collar

soft neck brace and hard neck brace, showing person wearing soft neck brace

cervical collars, also called neck braces, are sometimes used to support the neck for a short time. they may be soft and made from felt, foam, or rubber. or they may be hard and made from plastic. the soft collar allows a little more movement than the hard collar.

current as of: july 17, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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