During a 6-month period, 50 cervical orthoses were made and fitted by one occupational therapist; all the patients were followed up regularly. A postal questionnaire was sent, asking for views on the initial problem, type of cervical orthosis and fastening, frequency of wearing, ease of application, and value of information originally given to patients. Comparisons were made between the patients' views and facts recorded in the medical notes. The results are presented in detail, and the implications discussed.
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