New traction device for radiography of the lower cervical spine.

@article{Boger1981NewTD,
  title={New traction device for radiography of the lower cervical spine.},
  author={Donald Boger and Philip W. Ralls},
  journal={AJR. American journal of roentgenology},
  year={1981},
  volume={137 6},
  pages={
          1202-4
        }
}
  • D. Boger, P. Ralls
  • Published 1 September 1981
  • Medicine
  • AJR. American journal of roentgenology
Severe injuries to the lower cervical spine may be overlooked when the shoulders obscure this area in the lateral view. This is a familiar clinical problem and generally it is handled by pulling downward on the arms to lower the shoulders [1 -5]. One of us (D . S.) conceived a simple device with which the patient himself exerts the traction by extending his legs . This innovation has certain advantages. 
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Shoulder harness traction during roentgenographic evaluation of the cervical spine may be a useful method to promote visibility of the lower cervical vertebrae.
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  • Medicine
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Practice and Perception of Radiographers on the Positioning Techniques of Erect Lateral Cervical Spine Radiography in Non-trauma Adult Patients
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The effect of arm traction on the adequacy of cross-table lateral cervical spine radiographs.
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