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Old 04-05-2011, 05:18 AM #1
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it seems there are large variances in opinions on wearing the hard collar after surgery. Every doctor seems to have different rules... It must have a little to do with the levels fused and damage also, but I see lot of differences in length of time to wear them. I agree, they do cause a lot of the spasms, but if my dr says wear it, I will continue, I won't like it, but I'll do it... Ugh. Lol.... Also, my surgery was anterior, not posterior, that may have a factor in it too.

Glad your husband is doing well! nice to see success stories!
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Thanks Cathie,

I hope you are feeling well.

It is odd, he was told at his appointment last week he only has to wear it when he drives. Once he went from the big collar 2 weeks post op the spasmas subsided tremendously then when he didn't have to wear even the soft collar only to drive the spasms have almost gone away. The only time he still gets them is sometimes if he's getting up from a complete laying down position to standing, it will start and then subside once he's up and moving around.

Thanka again,

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The only time he still gets them is sometimes if he's getting up from a complete laying down position to standing, it will start and then subside once he's up and moving around.
If he gets up from his back - like doing a sit-up - for the time being (while healing) have him try getting up from his stomach or side (or vice versa). The neck muscles used will be different, and may avoid or reduce the spasms.

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