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PCT No. PCT/EP98/02521 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 28, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 28, 1998 PCT Filed Apr. 29, 1998 PCT Pub. No. WO98/49928 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 12, 1998A cervical brace includes a brace body which can be placed around the neck of a patient and fastened and unfastened at the narrow ends. Upper and lower rims of the brace body are adapted to fit the anatomy of the head and shoulder area around the neck respectively. The brace body includes upper and lower sections divided by a weakened zone or attenuation area. The brace body exhibits, at least over a portion of its length, a tapering curvature to its lower rim, so that the lower segment, upon application of the cervical brace, fits tightly around the entire base of the neck of the wearer.
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