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Utility of Cervical Collars Following Cervical Fusion Surgery. Does It Improve Fusion Rates or Outcomes? A Systematic Review.

Karikari, Isaac; Ghogawala, Zoher; Ropper, Alexander E; Yavin, Daniel; Gabr, Mostafa; Goodwin, C Rory; Abd-El-Barr, Muhammad; ... (9 authors) (World neurosurgery, 2018-12-26)

BACKGROUND:The use of postoperative cervical collars following cervical fusions is common practice. Its use has been purported to improve fusion rates and outcomes. There is a paucity in the strength of evidence to support ...