Product Description
This innovative new product invented by an orthopedic surgeon provides ambulatory mechanical traction anytime, anywhere, administered by the user by hand. Continuous traction is now possible day and night and is easy to use. This device combines traction and immobilization simultaneously for pain relief. It can be used as a quick diagnostic test for sciatica. Easy to apply like a normal back support–tighten with the cinch dials at the front, then turn the levers at the back. The comfortable hip and rib pads will lift the upper body to increase disc height and relieve the pinched nerve or herniated disc. Immobilization will allow healing of torn annulus fibrosus. Also helpful for preventing recurrence of chronic sciatica by spinal unloading while working.
Indications: Herniated disc, Acute Sciatica, Facet Syndrome, Spinal & Foraminal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis
Possible Wearing Schedule:
| Conditions: | Acute | Subacute | Chronic | Recurrent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injury Time: | Week 1-2 | Week 3-6 | Week 7-14 | Prevention of recurrence |
Treatment Protocol:
Acute: 1 + 2 + 3 = 3 weeks (21 days)
Subacute: 2 + 3 = 2 weeks (14 days)
Chronic: 3 = 1 week (7 days)
Recurrent: 4
Traction stage:
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day and night | Day | Morning, noon, evening | Applied while working |
| 24 hours/day | 12 hours/day | 6 hours/day | |
| 7 days | 7 days | 7 days |
*Generally, a 3-month-conservative treatment is needed before surgery
