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Did skull traction ( for cervical spondylotheses grade 1 ( c5/6) as a result road traffic accident on 3/3/2014. how long will i keep wearing collar?
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Depends: Follow up Xrays/MRI will determine that. Make sure these xrays do flexion/extersion views. If no problems 8-12 weeks
Answered 10/10/2014
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