Table 3 Number, type, and duration of immobilization in the different treatment groups
Conservative Treatment | Ventral Surgery | Dorsal Surgery | |
|---|---|---|---|
Rigid Collar | 12 (16.7%) | 20 (27.8%) | 6 (8.3%) |
Soft Collar | 7 (9.7%) | 11 (15.3%) | 4 (5.6%) |
No Collar | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (5.6%) | 8 (11.1%) |
Time with Collar (in Weeks) Mean ± SD (Range) | 6.0 ± 0.0 (6–6) | 4.5 ± 2.1 (0–6) | 1.3 ± 1.5 (0–6) |