Inflatable lumber traction vest

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1997-02-26

1998-01-06

Brown, Michael A.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 19, 128DIG20, A61N 100

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057049041

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein is an inflatable lumbar traction vest capable of both preventing spinal injuries, and facilitating the healing of existing spinal injuries. As disclosed, the vest of the present invention comprises an upper torso member, a lower belt member, and a plurality of vertical support members fixedly attached at each end to the upper and lower members, wherein each of the vertical support members contains therein an inflatable bladder in fluid connection to an inflation means.

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