Traction

Question 1

What are the 6 contraindications of traction?

Answer 1

1. Structure fault due to tumor or infection
2. Vascular compromise, especially vertebral artery
3. Any situation more movement is not indicated (fracture)
4. Major acute neck injury
5. Rheumatoid arthritis
6. Other situations with a ligament laxity for example, Down syndrome

Question 2

What are the 6 precautions for traction?

Answer 2

1. Acute strains
2. Pregnancy because of lacks ligaments
3. Osteoporosis
4. Hiatal hernia
5. Claustrophobia or other safety concerns
6. Severe pain that is fully resolved by traction

Question 3

What are the 5 indications of traction?

Answer 3

1. Herniated nucleus pulposa
2. Nerve impingement
3. Joint hypomobility
4. Subacute joint inflammation
5. Paraspinal muscle spasm

Question 4

What are the different types of traction?

Answer 4

Continuous (several hours)
Static (several minutes to a half an hour)
Intermittent
Manual
Positional (self application)

Question 5

What are The important percentages of body weight used in traction?

Answer 5

25% of body weight to length and lumbar spine.
50% of body weight needed to distract lumbar apophyseal joints.
7% of body weight needed to distract cervical spine apophyseal joints.