A 34-year-old member asked:
c2 neck fracture with halo neck brace. how long will i be wearing this?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Alexander Gorup answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 29 years experience
Spine surgeon: I think that in your case, you need to find this out from your spine surgeon. I assume that you have one who fitted you with the halo.
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Dr. Kevin Vaught answered
Neurosurgery 28 years experience
3-4 months: On average, a halo is used for 3-4 months. Usually a ct scan will be done to confirm that you have healed. Good luck.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
How long do I need to wear a neck brace for a neck fracture?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Karl Schultz answered
Neurosurgery 29 years experience
Discuss with MD: The duration of bracing is highly dependent on the type of fracture. You need to discuss this with your spine surgeon who is treating you.
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