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Is Using Pillow Advisable After Placing 6 Screws And Two Rods From C1-C4?
My son had a motorcycle accident this weeknd. They had to put 6 screws and two rods from the C1-C4. The C2 was splintered AND HE WAS FORUNATE THEY COULD DO THIS. should he lay strictly on his back or is it ok to lay on his side? Should he be using a pillow?
Tue, 2 Feb 2021
Hi,
No pillow or a very thin pillow as per comfort would be best. Excessive flexion would cause stress on the screws to cause harm.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
No pillow or a very thin pillow as per comfort would be best. Excessive flexion would cause stress on the screws to cause harm.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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