New Chin Philadelphia Collar - Vissco

The elderly people in our society tend to suffer from spine degeneration and other issues of the neck and cervical spine. The Vissco New Chin Philadeplphia Collar is ideal for these respected members to provide relief from pain while providing support and warmth to the neck region. Also known as a neck brace, it is used to prevent movement of the head and neck after a spinal injury. By supporting the neck muscles, it gives time to the spinal cord and ligaments to heal. It consists of a hard plastic collar with Velcro straps to close it. The front piece has a chin cup while the back piece is curved and a snug fit against the lower section of the head. This two piece design of the collar allows for easy application, while maintaining a slight extension. The large trachea opening facilitates a quick access to monitoring the carotid pulse. These cervical collars ensure that you receive relief from pain, whether it is from a cervical root irrigation or herniation. Other uses for this collar include after fusion surgery, excess strain on the neck muscles, fractures or sprain of the neck ligaments, or any other similar injury that causes instability of the cervical spine.