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Skeletal Traction Applicator

Skeletal Traction Applicator patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.

11/16/06 - 20060258968 - Appartaus and method for applying cranial occipital pressure
An apparatus and method for applying occipital pressure and stretching the spinal column of an individual having a body and a pair of projections extending from the body such that the projections are positionable against the occiput of the individual. The apparatus further includes a head connector attached to the ...

10/05/06 - 20060224097 - Recliner spinal traction device
A traction table (200) include a frame having a base-frame portion (202) rotabably coupled to a top-frame portion (250) at a pivot point 214, a seat back portion (208) coupled to the top frame portion, and a seat-bottom (204) slidably coupled to the frame top portion. The seat-bottom can rotate ...

09/28/06 - 20060217650 - O'gara pelvic reduction clamp
A pelvic fixation device which allows the three dimensional reduction of pelvic fractures, dislocations, or fracture dislocations. The device is adapted to attach to the anterior aspect of each hemipelvis. On one side it is devised to fixate the hemipelvis while on the other side it is adapted to provide ...

09/21/06 - 20060211969 - Patient support frame
An appliance provides a pair of sidebars and a pair of cross-bars which are assembled around a patient reclining upon a supporting surface. The appliance has legs which support the appliance at the level of the patient. The cross-bars are positioned under the hips and shoulders of the patient. A ...

09/14/06 - 20060206046 - Portable cervical traction device
Low-cost, light weight portable cervical traction or spinal decompression devices for home use by a patient. A carriage is slidable along a portion of a support structure parallel to a longitudinal axis. The carriage includes a restraining mechanism adapted to releasably restrain a portion of a patient's body to the ...

09/07/06 - 20060200061 - Stabilization and traction apparatus and method for non-operative treatment of distal radius and upper extremity fractures
A stabilization and traction device for non-operative treatment of distal radius and upper extremity fractures includes a base, an arm anchorage device connected to the base and a traction device connected to the base at a location spaced-apart from the arm anchorage device. The traction device includes a traction strap ...

09/07/06 - 20060200060 - Traction device with diaphragm and connection thereto
A device includes a stationary housing. A carriage is slidable mounted within the housing and at least one corrugated diaphragm mechanism is housed in the housing and connectable to the carriage. The corrugated diaphragm is structured to elastically expand and retract, depending on an application of pressure, to extend and ...

08/17/06 - 20060184083 - Splint system and method of use
Devices and methods are disclosed for achieving control and stabilization of bone fractures in mammals, most specifically humans. Stabilization and traction is often required to support fractured bones of the arms or legs. The devices and methods disclosed herein are especially useful in the emergency or military setting. The devices ...

08/17/06 - 20060184082 - Traction device
A device includes a stationary housing. A carriage is slidable mounted on the housing and at least one corrugated diaphragm mechanism is housed in the housing and connectable to the carriage. The corrugated diaphragm is structured to elastically expand and retract, depending on an application of pressure, to extend and ...

07/27/06 - 20060167397 - Method and apparatus for minimizing bed sores and lower back pain in spinal injury patients
Apparatus for suspending the calf and foot of a patient recumbent on a bed to relieve pressure on the thigh of the patient includes a leg lift unit in the form of a rigid, trough-like posterior shell having an interior surface shaped to engage under the patient's calf and foot. ...

07/20/06 - 20060161087 - Spinal compression system and methods of use
A spine compression device for use during diagnostic imaging or diagnosing back pain includes a base having a body side and a bed side. A footplate upstands on the body side of the base and is movably coupled with the base. At least one resilient member has a first end ...

07/20/06 - 20060161086 - Traction device
An apparatus is shown for applying a traction force to a body member of a patient. The apparatus includes a columnar support coupling a lower arm to an upper arm. The columnar support has a fine adjustment mechanism for incrementally adjusting the distance between the lower arm and the upper ...

07/20/06 - 20060161085 - Intermittent passive traction device and method of use
A device and method for applying intermittent passive traction (IPT) that includes an initial phase followed by a sustained traction phase and finally a relaxation phase. During the first phase of IPT, the spinal elements are placed under gentle traction. This period of time reduces the normal forces across the ...

07/20/06 - 20060161084 - Device for self administration of lumbar traction
A device is disclosed for self administration of adjustable lumbar traction by a user in a supine position upon a support. The device comprises an upper body harness releasably encircling the torso and anchored to the support spacedly outwardly of the user's head, a lower body harness releasably encircling the ...

06/29/06 - 20060142683 - Spinal decompression therapy system and method
The present invention provides a system and method of modifying a treatment profile in spinal decompression therapy. The method includes applying a plurality of cycles of the treatment profile and altering at least one parameter of the treatment profile in at least one of the cycles. The parameters of a ...

06/01/06 - 20060116619 - Method and apparatus for manipulating a toe joint
Embodiments of the present invention are generally related to the manipulation of a joint to provide therapy. More specifically, some embodiments of the present invention use inflatable members and a three point bending concept to cause flexion in a toe joint for the purpose of increasing the range of motion ...

05/11/06 - 20060100562 - Hip distraction system
A two piece hip distraction system made up of 1) a device for securing a persons leg so traction can be applied to hip and 2) a device for securing a persons torso so traction can be specific to just the femoroacetabular joint. This hip distraction system can be adjusted ...

04/06/06 - 20060074366 - Multi-axis cervical and lumbar traction table
A multi-axis cervical and lumbar traction table and method of using same. The traction table includes a support frame with a first body supporting portion and a second body supporting portion. The first body supporting portion is moveable relative to the second body supporting portion along a longitudinal axis. A ...

03/16/06 - 20060058720 - Cervical distraction device
A cervical traction device includes a base, a cervical force application member, and a motor operably attached to the cervical force application member. The motor preferably drives the cervical application member through a direct drive system in order to provide a force to a person's cervical vertebra. The cervical traction ...

03/16/06 - 20060058719 - Method and apparatus for anterior and posterior mobilization of the human ankle
An apparatus for anterior and posterior mobilization of the human talocrural joints for rehabilitation and/or therapeutic utilization. A patient's foot is secured in an apparatus and an Ankle Mortise Strap is looped around the mortise of an ankle of the foot A force strap is attached to the ends of ...

02/09/06 - 20060030807 - Portable lumbar traction device
A portable lumbar traction device is wherein a variable tension system allows the user to manually manipulate a level of tension using a ratcheting device while undergoing a traction procedure. The invention easily and quickly anchors to a door frame and includes one or more springs to create tension in ...

12/22/05 - 20050283104 - Back therapy device
An inflatable bladder is used to articulate the spine of a user. A pelvis pad includes a support frame and a pliable cushion positioned thereon. The bladder is supported on the support frame and received by a void in the cushion. In the preferred embodiment the bladder includes two upper ...

10/27/05 - 20050240136 - Orthopedic traction tower system
An orthopedic traction tower system, and components thereof, for use in surgery, fracture repair, and/or radiography. The traction tower system may include a base for receiving the proximal end of a patient's limb, a tower arm for applying tractive forces to a distal end of a patient's limb, and a ...



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