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 Gorupanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 30 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 Vaughtanswered
29 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.
4.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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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 Schultzanswered
Neurosurgery 30 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.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 17, 2020
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