Philadelphia Collars

a Philadelphia collar is a two-piece orthotic device that is used to keep the neck steady, stable and immobile. Also known as a neck brace, the collar is used to prevent any and all forms of movement at the cervical vertebrae joints in the neck allowing uninterrupted healing of the bones or soft tissue in the neck.

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Philadelphia Stabilizer (Pediatric)

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Philadelphia Tracheotomy Cervical Collar (2¼")

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Cervical Collar (5¼")

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Cervical Collar (4¼")

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Philadelphia Tracheotomy Cervical Collar (3¼")

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Philadelphia Tracheotomy Cervical Collar (Infant)

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Philadelphia Tracheotomy Cervical Collar (Pediatric)

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Philadelphia Atlas Collar

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Philadelphia Stabilizer (Adult)

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There are many different sizes of Philadelphia collars for use by people with different neck injuries, different neck sizes and of different ages. The specialist applying the neck brace usually takes the required measurements and finds you the perfect fit for comfort and maximum stability for proper healing.

While trying to find the right cervical collar, there are two very important measurements. The first is from the chin to the top of the sternum. The second measurement is the circumference of the neck. After these measurements are taken the right brace is found using a sizing chart. In the event that the measurement of the distance between the chin and the sternum falls between two size groups the general rule is that the measurement should be rounded down to the smaller value.

How to wear the Philadelphia neck collar

One of the most important things to understand is that for an injury to require the use of a neck brace then stability is of the utmost importance. This means that one faulty move could lead to further damage. It is for this reason that the Philadelphia collar is only applied and removed by licensed professionals.

Accessory parts you can get with the neck brace

There are many different designs of Philadelphia collars. These exist to suite the wearers’ different needs. Below are a few accessory parts you might come across.

Chin rests
Tracheostomy windows
Thoracic extensions
Shoulder spreads

DOs and DON’Ts while wearing a Philadelphia neck brace

DON’T drive or operate any machinery that requires you to constantly look around you.
DO keep your neck clean and dry to avoid fungal infections and other skin conditions.
DON’T participate in any strenuous manual labor as this could destabilize the cervical vertebrae.
DO make sure that the neck brace is neither too tight nor too loose. If it is too tight, you might suffer discomfort, sores or even impaired breathing or circulation. If it is too loose, the neck is prone to falling out of stability. In the event that you experience either of these, consult a specialist immediately.
DON’T try to remove the brace yourself. You might end up doing more harm than good.
DO comply with the doctor’s orders and stick to scheduled appointments. This is to check the progress of your healing and to ensure that there are no mishaps.
DON’T run while wearing the neck. You risk destabilizing your neck if you do so. Move at a comfortable walking pace. The limited neck mobility also increases the risk of falling and getting more injuries.
DO report to your doctor any discomfort or unusual pain experienced while wearing the neck brace.
DON’T make any sudden or forceful head movements.
DO wear comfortable shoes; preferably flats.