U.S., Feb. 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06848660) titled 'Study on Orthosis in Cervical Spine Fracture Treatment' on Feb. 20.
Brief Summary: Background and Purpose:
Neck fractures affect over 1,100 people in Sweden each year, with the majority being frail older adults. Most neck fractures are stable and therefore treated without surgery, typically using a rigid collar. However, the collar only limits neck movement by 40-50% and can cause pressure sores, as well as difficulties with swallowing and breathing. Because of these issues, the latest Swedish national guidelines for pre-hospital and hospital spinal motion restriction have replaced the rigid collar with other methods. This raises t...