Spinal traction device and method

Details Spinal traction device and method Spinal traction device and method

2008-04-15

2008-04-15

Bianco, Patricia (Department: 3772)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Skeletal traction applicator

C602S033000, C602S038000, C602S039000, C602S040000, C128S845000, C606S240000, C606S241000, C606S242000, C606S243000, C606S244000, C606S245000, C601S005000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07357777

ABSTRACT:
A spinal traction/decompression device suitable for home or clinical treatment of lumbar and cervical spine pathology. The traction apparatus has a substantially flat upper body support that is moveable with respect to a fixed base. The upper body support is adapted to receive the upper torso of an individual leaning forward in a prone position while kneeling on a knee cushion. A pelvis/hip restraining portion holds the individual's lower torso in position with respect to the fixed base when the upper body support is moved. Lumbar traction may be induced by a user positioning their upper torso on the upper body support and moving it forward or backward with respect to the fixed base. The upper body support may also be divided into two independently moveable sections such that cervical traction can be induced in a neck region of a user. The traction force is preferably supplied by the individual pushing or pulling the upper body support forward with their arms. The upper body support may rotate, side bend, flex or extend with respect to the fixed base to alter the position of the spine when the lumbar traction is induced.

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