COTTON COLLAR

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Many therapeutic collars have been designed over a period of years. Most of them are satisfactory. The one described here is simple, comfortable, and effective. The first definite therapeutic collars were made by Hugh Owen Thomas of Liverpool and Schanz of Dresden. Dr. J. O. Wallace of Philadelphia described a collar that he used in the treatment of dislocations of the cervical vertebrae. I found it very useful for other conditions and fashioned mine along Wallace's lines (fig. 1). I always have a supply on hand, firmly rolled, wrapped in cellophane, and sealed with colored cellophane tape. It is a necessary supply in my office. The collar is useful as a first aid measure. It is helpful in taking roentgenograms in cases of acute injuries with or without deformity. In all serious injuries to the head or neck, a collar should be applied before the injured person is moved from

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