How to care for the cervical spine after fracture

The following points should be noted in the care of cervical fractures: 1. Pay attention to wearing a cervical brace, especially when getting up and moving around, to prevent the weight of the head from causing displacement of the cervical fracture site or breakage of the internal fixation, maintain the stability of the neck, and reduce head-turning movements. 2. For patients undergoing surgery, strengthen the dryness and cleanliness around the incision to avoid contamination of the incision. 3. Eat less and eat more, and slow down the speed of eating. 4. Encourage patients to Cough and cough, and get out of bed as soon as possible to avoid pneumonia. 5.Strengthen the muscle exercise of the limbs to promote muscle function recovery. 6.Walking needs to be protected by a walker to avoid falls due to limb weakness. 7.Review X-rays regularly to guide further neck activities and exercises. 8.Wake up and move around for not too long to avoid further aggravation due to prolonged neck stress. Rest is the main focus, while in the process of getting up and lying down, someone else should assist the head to avoid the displacement of the fracture caused by the force of the neck.