Change Font Size:

Below the Knee

Upper Extremity

Spinal

Lower Extremity

Cervical Spine Brace, SOMI

Purpose of the Device

  • Limits flexion of cervical spine
  • Extension is also controlled; however, some motion is possible because of flexibility of the occipital uprights

Indications

  • Prophylactic cervical management
  • Post-operative management

Common Additions

  • Can be attached to custom-made TLSO
  • A prefabricated skull strap can be substituted for the mandibular support

Special Considerations

  • Device can be applied to patient lying supine
  • Good control of cervical flexion instability, i.e., anterior cervical vertebral body instability

click image to enlarge