Traction table

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1989-07-24

1990-08-28

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 72, 128 76R, A61H 102

Patent

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049516540

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus including a spinal extension traction table is provided for directing the spine of a person toward optimum shape and alignment, which table has a support surface for supporting the buttocks of a person and an inclined surface for supporting his back thereon, so that his head extends thereover and inclines backwardly. A forehead sling is mounted on an upper portion of the traction table with pull means connected thereto so as to pull the sling against the forehead of the person, to apply compressive forces thereto at an acute angle with at least one upper spine of the person so as to apply extension traction to his spine. In another embodiment, a lateral (posterior to anterior) force is applied to a lower portion of the person's spine toward aligning the cervical spine over the lumbar spine, with the thoracic (or dorsal) spine forming a desired curve therebetween, when the person stands or walks. Preferably the lateral force is provided by a fulcrum cushion. Desirably the support surface of the traction table is sized to permit the lower legs and feet of the person to extend toward a floor surface, to apply counterweight tension to the forehead compressive forces.

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