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2. Clinical prediction rule - Wikipedia

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   In a prediction rule study, investigators identify a consecutive group of patients who are suspected of having a specific disease or outcome. The investigators then obtain a standard set of clinical observations on each patient and a test or clinical follow-up to define the true state of the patient.

3. Halo-gravity traction device - Wikipedia

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   These side effects are treated by lowering the level of weight applied. [41] Some patients may suffer from motor paresis after the application of the device. Typically it is present in patients with preexisting spinal cord abnormalities. [29]: 389 Generally, HGT does not cause neurological side effects due to the slow progression of traction ...

4. Spinal precautions - Wikipedia

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   Due to their side-effects, backboards should be removed as soon as possible, even before imaging. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] It is also recommended to remove cervical collars as soon as possible. [ 6 ] If patients require ongoing cervical spine precautions, they should be switched to an adjustable cervical collar such as a Miami J collar [ 6 ] or halo-gravity ...

5. Traction (orthopedics) - Wikipedia

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   The suggested delivery of traction therapy was found to be mechanical traction with continuous traction. [6] Recent guidelines have been put forward for the use of cervical traction to treat cervical radiculopathy. Only low quality evidence has been released and the authors of these guidelines encourage researchers to intensify studies on ...

6. 6 cervical traction devices to try for neck pain - AOL

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   Similar to the inflatable cervical traction devices on this list, this neck and back cervical spine hydrator from Posture Pump, provides support to the cervical spine, according to Hansraj.

7. Spinal decompression - Wikipedia

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   Traction is offered as a non-surgical method of spinal decompression. [4] A 2021 meta-analysis showed physiotherapy was an effective method of managing prolapsed lumbar intervertebral discs; [ 5 ] but was unable to establish the source of the pain relief reported.

8. Spinal adjustment - Wikipedia

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   Chiropractic authors and researchers Meeker and Haldeman write that the core clinical method that all chiropractors agree upon is spinal manipulation, although chiropractors much prefer to use the term spinal "adjustment", a term which reflects "their belief in the therapeutic and health-enhancing effect of correcting spinal joint abnormalities."

9. Clearing the cervical spine - Wikipedia

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   If the patient is obtunded, i.e. has a head injury with altered sensorium, is intoxicated, or has been given potent analgesics, the cervical spine must remain immobilized until a clinical examination becomes possible. [1] Neurosurgeons or orthopaedic surgeons manage any detected injury. Today, most large centers have spine surgery specialists ...