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collar [kol´er] a type of orthosis worn around the neck for support and stabilization. See also orthosis" >cervical orthosis.cervical collar orthosis" >cervical orthosis.Chandler collar a neck brace made of soft felt.four poster collar a rigid brace with four upright rods to support the neck and reduce motion; it has chin and occipital supports.Philadelphia collar a rigid, adjustable neck brace. Philadelphia collar. From Dorland's, 2000.A rigid collar comprising a firm plastic bi-valved shell secured with Velcro straps and removable padded liner which is used to immobilise the head and neck after a cervical fracture, which can be used with chest and head extensions to increase stabilityPhi·la·del·phi·a col·lar (fil'ă-del'fē-ă kol'ăr) Commonly used collar for immobilization of the cervical spine or neck; stabilizes patients in the field for transport to a medical facility.  PHILADELPHIA COLLARPhiladelphia collarA firmly constructed, lightweight collar used to restrict cervical spine movement, e.g. during extrication of injured patients from motor vehicles. See: illustrationSee also: collarPhiladelphia, city in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia chromosome - an abnormal minute chromosome formed by a rearrangement of chromosomes 9 and 22.Philadelphia cocktail - Synonym(s): Rivers cocktailPhiladelphia collar - head and neck orthosis.FinancialSeeCollar |