TY - JOUR
AU1 - Ziad L. Deeb , Burton P. Drayer , and Arthur E. Rosenbaum
AB -  A Simple Traction Device for Use in the Radiology Department 1 Ziad L. Deeb, M.D., Burton P. Drayer, M.D., and Arthur E. Rosenbaum, M.D. Portablesustained graded traction for control of the displaced cervical spine, particularly for patients undergoing tomography or gas myelography. is described. INDEX TERMS: (Cervical spine. myelography, 3 [1).122) • (Cervical spine. other tomography, 3(1).1219)' Myelography, apparatus and equipment. Tomography, apparatusand equipment Radiology 125:826, December 1977 The maintenance of accurate and constant traction on cranial tongs being used to reduce cervical dislocations often proves of vital patient and medicolegal importance. A patient en route to a radiology department usually does not arrive in a traction apparatus which would allow for a transfer from a special bed (Stryker frame, Circlelectric bed) to a radiographic table . Tomography, when required , may have to be done on an inclined plane if associated with gas myelography (1). We wish to describe how attendant risks can be minimized by using a simple, reliable, inexpensive and easily stored device. MATERIALS AND METHODS A clamp and pulley are attached to a short intravenous pole on wheels (Fig. 1). Traction is maintained manually by the orthopedic or neurosurgical service representative while the patient 
TI - A Simple Traction Device for Use in the Radiology Department
JF - Radiology
DA - 1977-12-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/radiological-society-of-north-america-inc/a-simple-traction-device-for-use-in-the-radiology-department-mTOqgsopIO
VL - 125
IS - 
DP - DeepDyve
ER -