[QUOTE=Tenderfoot;942734]Can anyone explain why some surgeons don't give patients collars following multi-level ACDF please? Thanks in advance,

My surgeon said its based on the surgeons preference---mine put me in soft collar 6-8 weeks---he stated-- it aids in support of neck and allows more time to heal keeps the patient from moving around and turning or twisting too much is not good after surgery. I had hardware 2. Best wishes!!