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Open AccessAnalysis of remaining motion using one innovative upper airway opening cervical collar and two traditional cervical collars
The aim of this study was to compare the remaining motion of an immobilized cervical spine using an innovative cervical collar as well as two traditional cervical collars. The study was performed on eight fres...