Background: Use of cervical bracing/collar subsequent to anterior cervical spine discectomy
and fusion (ACDF) is variable. Outcomes data regarding bracing after ACDF are limited …

Background Context: Use of cervical bracing/collar subsequent to anterior cervical spine
discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is variable. Outcomes data regarding bracing after ACDF are …

Study Design: Prospective randomized control trial. Objective: To investigate the role of
cervical collars in postoperative care following 1-and 2-level instrumented anterior cervical …

Materials and methods An anonymous 10-question survey via SurveyMonkey was
distributed to the members of the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS), which is a …

Study Design: Systematic Review Objectives: To determine the radiographic and clinical
utility of postoperative orthoses following cervical spine surgery. Methods: We performed a …

Background The use of postoperative cervical collars following cervical fusions is common
practice. Its use has been purported to improve fusion rates and outcomes. There is a …

Abstract Introduction & Background: The use of external cervical orthosis (ECO) after
anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) varies from physician to physician due to an …

Purpose The clinical outcomes of patients who received a cervical collar after anterior
cervical decompression and fusion were evaluated by comparison with those of patients …

Abstract Background Context Bracing is often used after spinal surgery to immobilize the
spine, improve fusion, and relieve pain. However, controversy exists regarding the efficacy …

Although radiographic outcomes do not necessarily correlate with clinical outcomes,
achieving a successful arthrodesis remains an intended and desirable goal of anterior …