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  2. 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.

  3. Traction (orthopedics) - Wikipedia

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    Mechanical traction can be used for patients with cervical and lumbar spinal disorders such as cervical radiculopathy or lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar traction has been widely used in the clinic, previous meta-analyses have confirmed that mechanical traction in the supine position can relieve short-term pain in patients with radiculopathy. [4]

  4. 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.

  5. Spinal precautions - Wikipedia

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    In general, the halo traction device is preferred for unstable fracture, while the cervical collars are used for neck sprain, stable fracture, or after surgical fixation. [8] Soft cervical collars do not restrict head movement and are more so used for comfort. [8]

  6. List of eponymous medical signs - Wikipedia

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    determination of sperm count and motility in a sample taken from the cervical canal within an hour of intercourse: Sister Mary Joseph nodule [7] Sister Mary Joseph Dempsey (born Julia Dempsey) oncology: various abdominal malignancies: palpable lymph node in the umbilicus Spurling's test: Roy Glenwood Spurling: neurology: cervical radiculopathy

  7. Cervical fracture - Wikipedia

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    Patients with cervical fractures will likely be prescribed medication for pain control. In the long term, physical therapy will be given to build strength in the muscles of the neck to increase stability and better protect the cervical spine. Collars, traction and surgery can be used to immobilize and stabilize the neck after a cervical fracture.

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