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International Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery

Volume  14, Issue 1, January-March 2022, Pages 9-12
 

Original Article

Role of Cervical Neck Distraction Collar in Management of Post Burn Contracture of Neck

Barathkumar Singh P1, Ravi Kumar Chittoria2

1Senior Resident, 2Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijnns.0975.0223.14122.1

Abstract

Post burn contracture is a serious problem associated with disability of the patient causing restriction of daily activities. Post burn contracture involving the neck, face, upper extremity and lower extremity causes severe disability of the patient. Post burns patient should be be given adequate splinting of joints to prevent contractures. For splinting of joints and for preventing contractures we have materials in the market. In this article we are going to assess the usage of self-distractible Cervical Neck collar in the prevention of contracture


Corresponding Author : Ravi Kumar Chittoria,