775 A Unique Semirigid Silicone Neck Collar for Management of Hypertrophic Scars
Michelle N Dwertman, Catherine Freeman

TL;DR
A new semirigid silicone neck collar is introduced to help manage neck scars from burns, offering flexibility and comfort while supporting healing.
Contribution
A novel semirigid silicone neck collar that combines support with flexibility for better scar management in burn patients.
Findings
Improved neck range of motion, eating comfort, and mandibular movement in a trial patient.
Decreased hypertrophic scarring as measured by the Vancouver Scar Scale.
High patient preference and compliance with the semirigid collar compared to traditional collars.
Abstract
In the realm of burn injuries, the use of rigid hard neck collars, or soft collars, is indispensable for optimizing neck positioning and scar management. However, when injuries encompass the head and neck, a critical challenge arises only one rigid orthosis can typically be worn one at a time. We are introducing a novel solution: a semirigid neck collar crafted from flexible silicone. This collar combines the benefits of semirigid support with the freedom of natural neck and allows jaw movement and may be worn with a rigid facemask. Furthermore, it can be customized to effectively manage hypertrophic scarring, making it a promising advancement in burn injury care. Our semirigid neck collar is crafted with High Consistency Rubber (HCR) silicone. The HCR can be fabricated as a solid sheet or perforated. This HCR applies a gentle, consistent minimum pressure of 20mmHg as displayed by the…
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TopicsDermatologic Treatments and Research
