Headgear for cervical traction system

Details Headgear for cervical traction system Headgear for cervical traction system

1991-10-08

1992-05-05

Bahr, Robert

Surgery

Instruments

Chiropractic or osteopathic implement

602 32, A61F 508

Patent

active

051098350

ABSTRACT:
Headgear for use in cervical traction is described comprising a U-shaped bail member having an arch portion separated by a pair of arm portions, an adjustable front strap assembly which is attachable to the arm portions of the bail at a plurality of locations, and a rear strap assembly which attaches to the distal ends of each of the arm portions of the bail. The headgear works in a manner similar to a four-bar linkage sysstem to grip the head of the user and apply traction thereto. A traction force applied on the arch portion of the bail results in the tightening of the front and rear strap assemblies to the forehead and occipital region of the user's head respectively. The headgear provides efficient traction at all angles between approximately 0 to 60 degrees with the spinal cord, and can be used with traction frames for mobile or immobile patients. The headgear of the present invention substantially improves patient comfort with minimal risk of tissue damage. The headgear is easily adjustable to fit any size or shape of head.

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