Traction contras and precautions

Question 1

Traction contraindications?(5)

Answer 1

Motion is contraindicated
Acute injury or inflammation
Joint hypermobility or instability
Peripheralization of symptoms
Uncontroled hypertension

Question 2

Traction precautions?(8)

Answer 2

1. Structural diseases or diseases affecting the spine
   ie(tumor, infection, rheumatoid, osteoperosis, prolonged systemic steroid use
2. When pressure belts may be hazardous
   ie(pregnancy, hiatal hernia, vascular compromise, osteoperosis)
3. Displaced annular fragment.
4. Medial disc protrusion
5. Severe pain fully resolves
6. Claustrophobia etc.
7. Inability to tolerate prone or supine
8. Disorientation