After doctor’s examination, patient may return home for rest; however, there are few things to notice after returning home:
- Putting cold pack on injured part at the first 24 hours. Then putting hot pack on it after the first 24 hours, but being careful for getting burnt.
- Having sufficient rest on bed or having appropriate amount of rehab exercises under doctor’s instruction.
- Avoiding lifting heavy goods, to stand or sit for too long, or any gestures that might cause more pains.
- Having appropriate amount of gentle message on injured part, fixing neck with neck log for increasing sense of comfort.
- If you feel seriously pain, numb, or stiff, please return emergency room for treatment.
- If there is no other special condition, please return to Orthopedic Department or Neurosurgery Department for follow-up treatment after two days.
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