Spinal cord injury is the harm or damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the tip of the spinal canal. This spinal cord injury frequently is the reason for lasting changes in strength, feeling and other function of the body underneath the location of the injury. People affected with spinal cord injury may look like each aspect of their life will be affected. Continue reading
A cervical collar or a neck brace is an orthopedic brace that is used to support the cervical spine and the head. This is used to protect the neck after an injury to prevent further injury and for therapeutic purposes to relieve pain. It helps in realignment of the cervical vertebrae to prevent further injury. There are many types of cervical collars in the market for different indications. Cervical collars are also used to immobilize and relieve pain of strain and sprain injury to the neck part. These types will be discussed in detail but before anything else, it is paramount to know the importance of the cervical spine and its function to know the importance of using a neck brace for support. Cervical collars are also used to protect the neck during transport and from moving a patient suffering neck injury from one bed to another. Continue reading
Our skeletal system provides our bodies a rigid framework to support the organs of the whole body. The skeleton supports the body against the pull of gravity. The large bones of the lower limbs (femur, tibia and fibula) support the trunk when standing. The cranium, also known as the skull, surrounds the brain to make it less vulnerable to injury. The vertebrae or the bones of the spine surround and protect the spinal cord, which is very vital. The bones of the rib protect the vital organs of the heart and lungs. The skeletal system and the muscular system of the body work hand in hand to enable us body movement, perfectly engineered to sustain stress and different ranges of motion. Continue reading