Final: Lecture 10

Question 1

Traction one can treat

Answer 1

pain and paresis

Question 2

Treats conditions like

Answer 2

Disc protrusions
Lateral stenosis
DDD
And subluxations

Question 3

Can help with

Answer 3

Reduce mm spasm
Reduce jt pain
Increase ROM
Immobilization of bones sec to fx

Question 4

poundage for cervical

Answer 4

12-15 lbs

Question 5

Angle of Pull

Answer 5

For maximum perpendicular facet separation, the angle would be zero degrees – to affect the AO joint. More flexion to traction lower

Question 6

Lumbar Traction:

Answer 6

• Level of pull: 45- 60 degrees of hip flexion for L5-S1*

75-90 degrees at L3-L4 *

Question 7

Contraindications:

Answer 7

• RA
  
  • Osteo
  • Spinal cord pressure
  • Spinal infections
  • Recent fracture
    Harrington rods

Question 8

time

Answer 8

2min - 2 hours