Cervical traction systems and method

摘要

Embodiments may include a traction system, for example a cervical traction system for a neck of a user. Systems may include a housing assembly, plate assembly, handle assembly, and cable assembly. The housing assembly may include a drive assembly. The plate assembly may be operatively connected to the drive assembly. The handle assembly may be operatively connected to the drive assembly. The handle assembly may be configured to actuate movement of the plate assembly relative to the housing assembly. Embodiments may be configured to apply traction to the neck thereby providing a distraction distance or force to a portion of the cervical spine.

主权项

1. A cervical traction system for a neck of a user, the system comprising:
a plate assembly including first and second supports configured to engage a portion of a head of the user, and first and second transverse drive members configured to move the respective first and second supports to adjust a transverse distance between the first and second supports; a housing assembly including a longitudinal drive member configured to move the plate assembly relative to the housing assembly; and a handle assembly operatively connected to the longitudinal drive member, wherein movement of the plate assembly is configured to urge the first and second supports against the head to apply traction to the neck, and wherein the longitudinal drive member and plate assembly are releasably connected and selectively releasable to allow sliding movement of the plate assembly along a length of the longitudinal drive member to adjust a position of the plate assembly relative to the housing, the sliding movement of the plate assembly being limited by the longitudinal drive member when the plate assembly and longitudinal drive member are connected.