Cervical traction device

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1993-09-22

1995-09-19

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Skeletal traction applicator

602 35, 606241, A61F 500

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054512026

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for applying cervical traction to a user (22) with a head halter (24) is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame (24), a tensioner assembly (34), a cord (42), and a pulley (44). The frame has a generally straight section (28), a curved section (32), and a shoulder brace (30). The straight section has a head portion (68) extending behind the head of the user and a tail portion (70) extending behind at least a portion of the back of the user. The shoulder brace is coupled to the straight section at the end of the head portion opposite the connection to the curved section and is oriented generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the straight section. The curved section generally forms a C-shape. The C-shape of the curved section opens toward the head of the user. The tensioner assembly is coupled to the end of the curved section opposite the attachment to the straight section. The tensioner assembly is also coupled to the halter through the cord. The tensioner assembly includes a rotatable axle (38), a handle (36) attached to the axle, and a ratchet mechanism (40) coupled to the axle for holding the axle at a desired location. The cord is coupled between the axle and the halter. The pulley is attached to the curved section of the frame, the cord extending through the pulley between the halter and the tensioner assembly. A device for measuring the tension in the cord is also disclosed. The measuring device (48) is coupled to the cord and has an indicator to signal when the tension in the cord reaches a predetermined amount.

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