New traction device for radiography of the lower cervical spine.

Traction for radiography of the lower cervical spine.

Experiment and Dynamic Simulation of Cervical Tractions in Inclined and

This study aims to validate the accuracy of a cervical traction therapy simulation model by comparing the intervertebral separations of six asymptomatic male adults when traction was applied to their cervical spines. The subjects were tested on two mechanical traction devices, representing the inclined and sitting positions. A total of 55 radiographic images of their cervical spines were taken ...

Effects of intermittent traction in patients with cervical osteoarthritis

  Abstract   Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease occuring after middle age. Because of the high mobility of the neck, OA is common in the cervical spine. The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the effects of intermittent traction on patients with mild and moderate cervical OA. Therefore, 32 patients with cervical OA were recruited.   Methods: Aclinic...

Entrance skin dose assessment of selected computed radiography facilities in Ghana

Background: The basic challenge with computed radiography (CR) systems is the large dynamic range which provides an opportunity for radiographers to gradually increase exposure factors and still produce good image quality, a practice that can lead to dose creep. Materials and Methods: The aim of this study was to establish  the entrance skin dose (ESD) values for nine selected examinations in t...

Improved lateral cervical spine radiography through halo traction device.

Patients with instability of the cervical spine due to trauma, neoplasm, infection, or surgery wear halo traction devices for prolonged periods of time. While providing the requisite distraction and stability, the four post frame of this device frequently frustrates attempts to monitor the progress of healing with sequential radiographs in the following ways: (1) the metal frame and wide plasti...