Cervical traction device

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1987-12-04

1990-01-02

Burr, Edgar S.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 84C, A61H 102

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048906050

ABSTRACT:
A cervical traction device for use with a stretcher, especially with the type of stretcher that is used for transporting trauma patients with spinal cord injuries by helicopter, for providing traction to an injured person having a fractured neck comprises a frame, attachment members for attaching the frame to the stretcher, a traction device mounted on the frame for applying traction to the cervical spine of the injured person and for adjusting said traction, and vertical adjustment apparatus for adjustably securing the traction device at a desired position on the frame to allow height adjustment of the traction device to obtain proper traction alignment with the injured person lying on the stretcher.

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