Spinal traction device and method

Abstract

An orthopedic traction device for applying a pulling force to one or more joints of a person includes a vertical system that is configured to support respective portions of one or both legs of the person. The vertical system has a vertical axis and includes an inferior structure, a superior structure above the inferior structure, and an actuation system configured to adjust a distance d1 between the superior structure and the inferior structure, and a distance d2 between the inferior structure and a reference plane beneath the inferior structure through movement of one or both of the superior structure and the inferior structure along the vertical axis. The device can include a horizontal base that supports the person lying horizontally. Alternatively, the device includes only the vertical system and the vertical system includes an attachment mechanism that enables it to be attached to a horizontal support structure.

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