Apparatus and method for producing spinal distraction

Details Apparatus and method for producing spinal distraction Apparatus and method for producing spinal distraction

1991-06-24

1994-05-03

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Instruments

Chiropractic or osteopathic implement

606244, 606245, 602 33, 602 34, 5612, 5613, 5617, A61F 500

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active

053083598

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides apparatus and method for therapeutically treating an injured spine by lifting and rotating the pelvic area to straighten the lumbar spine and by applying a force to the spine to separate vertebral bodies and to stretch the connective tissue along the spinal cord by relative movement of the body of the patient with reference to a fixed point.

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