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Could The Brace On The Neck For Long Duration Has Side Effects?

My 87 mother had a fracture c6 left lumina and pedice with 3mm slipof c6on c7diagnosed two weeks after afall down 10stairs. Since that time she has been wearimg a miami j neck brace. Our follow up appoinyment - 4 weeks we were told is now 9weeks post wearimg this brace. We are concerned at the length of time this brace will be worn and what effects this may have on her neck muscles. Do you have any advice? Mumis becoming very despondent now. Many thanks Margaret.
posted on Sun, 6 Jul 2014
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.I think 9 weeks are now passed.There likely to have significant healing. So she can now wear brace only during traveling time. Rest of time she can remain without brace. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Could The Brace On The Neck For Long Duration Has Side Effects?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.I think 9 weeks are now passed.There likely to have significant healing. So she can now wear brace only during traveling time. Rest of time she can remain without brace. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.