The portion of the spine that is located in the neck, consisting of seven vertebrae (C1 to C7). Spinal immobilization: A technique used to prevent movement of the spine in order to avoid further ...

It is protected by the vertebral column, a series of bones that surround and support it. In the cervical region, the spinal cord contains nerves that control movement ... Nonsurgical options include ...

One study found that surgical fixation resulted in better clinical outcomes, including lower neck pain and faster healing times, compared to halo-vest immobilization[6]. This suggests that ...

Conservative treatment can include analgesics, a short course of steroids, avoidance of provocative activities, cervical traction, neck ... brace. An important and limiting complication of ...