The wear schedule for an orthosis depends largely on the condition being treated and physician’s instructions. Your Orthotist and Physician will go over this with you. For example, if a patient is wearing a Aspen cervical collar that was prescribed after a cervical fusion procedure, they may have to wear the cervical collar for approximately 6 weeks until the physician tells them they do not have to wear it anymore. Usually you stop wearing an orthosis after a condition has resolved, and this is always determined by your physician.