Shanz's collar for newborns: the reasons for the appointment of tires and the features of its application

There are complications during difficult, prolonged deliveries.

In this case, in rare cases, is observed traumatizing the cervical spine of the newborn during the delivery process.

In such cases, the neonatologist appoints an orthopedic collar, just called the "collar of Shantz", which was just born to the baby.

It is prescribed in the case when it is necessary to limit movement in the neck region for a certain period of time, fixing it in an advantageous physiological position.

How does the collar of Shanz look like?

The device is a fixator for the cervical spine, which removes the load on the neck and performs the restorative function of this part of the body.

Applicable for adults and children, including newborns.

Orthopedic collar is a circle of foam rubber with Velcro on the ends.

The latter allow you to adjust the volume of the tire. It is soft, wavy in shape.

Externally reminiscent of the collar .

Only the doctor prescribes the tire. If used improperly and not for the intended purpose, it can lead to unwanted atrophy of the muscle tissue.

As a result, the child will not be able to hold his head for 2 months because of weak muscles.

Despite the fact that the collar is called "for newborns", wear it up to six months, and sometimes up to the year .

Learn more in which cases the orthopedic pillow for newborns is prescribed, and what are the features of its use.

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When can a doctor prescribe the use of a collar?

For newborns, the collar of Shantz is used for the following serious health problems:

• movement disorders;
• central nervous system depression;
• complications of the central nervous system in the pathology of childbirth and pregnancy;
• short neck syndrome;
• torticollis;
• hyperexcitability.

The collar of Shantz is selected taking into account the age, weight and dimensions of the child.

It is best to contact a specialized orthopedic shop where there is a wide range of this device and the consultants will be able to pick up the necessary collar, taking into account all the characteristics of the child.

Incorrectly matched collar, its wrong position will not give the proper effect and will only harm a small child.

Types of orthopedic collars

Collars of Shanz are for adults and for children .Adults are recommended to wear it with cervical osteochondrosis, with frequent headaches, subluxations of the upper vertebrae.

They are worn the same, despite the fact that they are different in appearance and size.

There are the following types of Shanz collars:

1. orthopedic collar rigid fixation;
2. orthopedic collar of medium hardness;
3. orthopedic collar is soft.

It is made of medical foam or porous synthetic material. It has elastic-elastic properties. The top is covered with a cloth, sometimes it is completed with a protective cover.

To , the contraindications for wearing a Shant collar include a pronounced unstable condition in the cervical spine and various dermatological diseases.

How to choose the size of a tire for newborns?

Breast, collar should be matched to fit.

Because kids differ in weight, and the length of the neck at all different.

Before buying such a tire, you should always measure the distance between the angle of the middle part of the clavicle and the lower jaw .

For a newborn, the height of the collar should be 3-5 centimeters .

Too short a tire can constantly be lost to the side, and too long - it will not be able to fulfill all of its direct duties.

Therapy will be ineffective, as problems with the cervical spine will not solve, but only add.

Therefore, the choice of orthopedic collar should be approached responsibly.

How to properly put on the collar of Shantz: brief instruction

The process of putting on a medical collar and how to wear it, the doctor should show. If there is no such possibility, the following points will help to properly put the child on the tire:

• the tire should be installed with a cut from above under the chin;
• clasp is fastened at the back;
• always check the correct installation of the collar: between it and the skin, the distance should be 1-1.5 cm wide.

First, the collar is applied to the neck so that the convex part of it is located directly under the child's chin. Then the tire is wrapped around the neck and fastened with Velcro.

The time that a collar is worn should be determined by the doctor, that is, how many have appointed, so much should be worn.

This can be from 10 minutes and up to 24 hours or from a week to half a year .

He should not disturb and disturb the baby. It is best to wear a collar after a physical therapy or after a massage - a positive effect and will only intensify.

It should always be clean, and the skin of the child - treated and not irritated.

If the baby's skin is red and irritated, the collar is removed and not worn until the skin calms down. Treatment as a result of which can be delayed for an unforeseen period.

It should be worn constantly, taking off only during bathing. At the end of the use of the collar, children are recommended to wear it for several days for 2-4 hours a day to fix the result.

Features Shank collar care for children

This tool requires the constant care of , it should always be kept clean. Wash the collar with your hands and dry away from the heat source in straightened form.

Washing in washing machines is forbidden, it is also impossible to dry in drying devices.

Reviews about the device

The Shank's collar characterizes itself mostly with positive feedback from the .

Despite the difficulties in caring for the newborn, with the use of this device, the positive therapeutic effect is noticeably more prevalent.

Many parents, ignoring advice on the use of a medical collar, limit their child to a single massage.

This leads to serious disorders and complications - chronic pain in the neck, further development of torticollis and disruption of the blood supply to the brain. Self-medication is not recommended .

Average prices for Moscow

Prices for the collar of Shantz are on average such:

1. semi-rigid fixation adult - 220 rubles;
2. rigid fixation adult - 990 rubles;
3. cervical bandage with increased back part ORTEX 015 - 1400 rub.;
4. bandage for the cervical department for infants F300 - 200 rubles;
5. children's bandage for cervical department A310 - 200 rub.;
6. collar orthopedic for children OB-003, OB-004 - 250 rubles;
7. Shantz collar for children under 1 year 5Н6-53 - 300 rub.

Video about the indications for the use of the collar-tire

See the video clip with the participation of a neurologist, in which he describes in detail the reasons and indications, according to which it is necessary to use a special orthopedic tire - the Shantz collar