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2. Spinal decompression - Wikipedia

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   Spinal decompression is the procedure which reduces pressure on the spinal cord. Spinal decompression is the relief of pressure on the spinal cord or on one or more compressed nerve roots passing through or exiting the spinal column. [1] Decompression of the spinal neural elements is a key component in treating spinal radiculopathy, myelopathy ...

3. Halo-gravity traction device - Wikipedia

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   Halo-gravity traction (HGT) is a type of traction device utilized to treat spinal deformities such as scoliosis, [1] [2] congenital spine deformities, cervical instability, basilar invagination, and kyphosis. [3] It is used prior to surgical treatment to reduce the difficulty of the following surgery and the need for a more dangerous surgery.

4. Spinal cord compression - Wikipedia

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   Postoperative radiation is delivered within 2–3 weeks of surgical decompression. Emergency radiation therapy (usually 20 grays in 5 fractions, 30 grays in 10 fractions or 8 grays in 1 fraction) is the mainstay of treatment for malignant spinal cord compression. It is very effective as pain control and local disease control.

5. Spinal adjustment - Wikipedia

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   Table adjustments—The patient lies on a special table with drop-down sections. The chiropractor applies a quick thrust when the section drops. The table's drop allows for a lighter adjustment without the twisting positions that can accompany other techniques. Instrument adjustments—Often the gentlest methods of adjusting the spine. The ...

6. Decompression practice - Wikipedia

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   Basic decompression theory and use of decompression tables is part of the theory component of training for commercial divers, [113] and dive planning based on decompression tables, and the practice and field management of decompression is a significant part of the work of the diving supervisor. [20] [8]

7. Decompression (surgery) - Wikipedia

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   In medicine, decompression refers to the removal or repositioning of any structure compressing any other structure. [citation needed]Common examples include decompressive craniectomy (removal of part of the skull to relieve pressure on the brain), a spinal decompression to relieve pressure on nerve roots, and a nerve decompression for peripheral nerve entrapments.