Re: Aspen collar

[Guest guest]

I'll post this to the group too as it may help others. With the

prescription you were given, you first send a copy of it to your

insurance to be sure it authorized for payment. (If you have insurance

and IF you need preauthorization). When you are sure you are covered,

you call an orthotics office (look in yellow pgs or ask your local

primary who to call) and schedule an appt.

They will measure your neck, etc and then fit you for the correct

collar. It is not something you can buy at a drugstore. I suppose you

could buy one over the internet, but you really need to be sure that

you have a correct fit, which cannot be done by just buying one

online. This is very important.

The orthotist may not have your size in stock and may have to order

it, which takes a day or two, then you go back in, you are fitted and

you walk out with your brand new, latest fashion, in vogue neckwear!!

Keep your chin up! But not too far!!

Virginia

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> When at TCI (my first visit) the neurosurg gave me a prescription

for an

> Aspen collar; do they come in different sizes? do I just go to the

> pharmacy and they order it?

[Guest guest]

I had a second decompression surgery and fusion to C5 8/06. I was

told to use the Aspen collar when in an airplane or car for six

months, mainly for protection. I still wear it when I have to ride

in a car for long distance.

Rephia

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> When at TCI (my first visit) the neurosurg gave me a prescription

for an

> Aspen collar; do they come in different sizes? do I just go to the

> pharmacy and they order it? I have never had any kind of medical

device

> stuff so this is new for me; I saw an email said you go to a special

> person to have this collar measured for. I will be scheduling TC

> surgery and C5/6 in the next few months ; will I use this after

that

> too? Thanks, Kate D.

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