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intermittent neck traction
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what is 'intermittent neck traction'?
Definition for intermittent neck traction
intermittent neck traction is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: herniated disk, radiculopathy and spondylosis.
related diagnosis for 'intermittent neck traction'
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herniated disk
bulging out of central portion of disk in vertebral column
intermittent neck traction and herniated disk
radiculopathy
pain due to pinched nerve
intermittent neck traction and radiculopathy
spondylosis
degenerative changes in spinal vertebrae
intermittent neck traction and spondylosis
related procedure for 'intermittent neck traction'/associated diagnoses
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Spinal Traction
intermittent neck traction and Spinal Traction
traction
intermittent neck traction and traction
CT Myelogram
intermittent neck traction and CT Myelogram
CT Spine
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CT scan
intermittent neck traction and CT scan
Cervical Spine fusion
intermittent neck traction and Cervical Spine fusion
Cervical radiography
intermittent neck traction and Cervical radiography
Fusion of Lower Spine
intermittent neck traction and Fusion of Lower Spine
Injection of Steroid Into Spinal Canal
intermittent neck traction and Injection of Steroid Into Spinal Canal
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Lumbosacral Spine
intermittent neck traction and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Lumbosacral Spine
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Spine
intermittent neck traction and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Spine
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Arthritis Physical and Occupational Therapy
intermittent neck traction and Physical and Occupational Therapy
Spinal Cord decompression
intermittent neck traction and Spinal Cord decompression
Spinal Decompression and fusion
intermittent neck traction and Spinal Decompression and fusion
Spinal fusion
intermittent neck traction and Spinal fusion
Steroid injections
intermittent neck traction and Steroid injections
X-ray spine
intermittent neck traction and X-ray spine
X-rays
intermittent neck traction and X-rays
cervical decompression
intermittent neck traction and cervical decompression
removal herniated disk
intermittent neck traction and removal herniated disk
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cyclobenzaprine
intermittent neck traction and cyclobenzaprine
ibuprofen
intermittent neck traction and ibuprofen
naproxen
intermittent neck traction and naproxen
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- intermittent neck traction
The efficacy of intermittent cervical traction in ...[Clin Rheumatol ...
PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 18 million citations from MEDLINE and ... traction in patents with chronic neck ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18431541?dopt=Abstract
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Cervical spondylosis
... abnormal wear on the cartilage and bones of the neck (cervical vertebrae) with degeneration and mineral deposits in the ... intermittent neck traction may ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000436trt.htm
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Inversion Therapy - Ultra-Challenging Activities for the Inversion Table
Intermittent Inversion: This involves using a rocking motion, alternating 20 to ... 1. Sheffield, F.: Adaptation of Tilt Table for Lumbar Traction. ...
http://healing.about.com/od/inversion/a/backtherapy_2.htm
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eMedicine - Torticollis : Article by Gurdeep S Othee
Torticollis results in a fixed or dynamic posturing of the head and neck in tilt, rotation, and flexion. Spasms of the sternocleidomastoid, trapezius, and other neck ...
http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic452.htm
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Cervical Spondylosis - MedlinePlus
Gives information about cervical spondylosis including symptoms, causes and risk factors, treatment, and prevention.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000436.htm
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External jugular vein cutdown approach for chronic indwelling central ...
The entire chest and neck of the patient were bilaterally prepped and draped in ... device (port-a-cath) during intermittent continuous infusion of chemotherapy. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pub...
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Lymphadenopathy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arteriosclerosis: Atherosclerosis - Intermittent claudication - Atheroma ... Hypotrichosis - Telogen effluvium - Traction alopecia - Lichen planopilaris ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphadenopathy
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Spinal Cord Injury: Hope Through Research: National Institute of ...
These same principles of traction are still applied today. ... Cervical vertebrae (1-7) located in the neck ... use either intermittent catheterization or an ...
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/sci/detail_sci.htm
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Peripheral Vascular Disease Glossary of Terms with Definitions on ...
... area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. ... Intermittent claudication may occur in one or both legs and often continues to worsen over time. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/peripheral_vascular_disease/glossary.htm
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Cervical spondylosis
Neck pain (may radiate to the arms or shoulder) ... Rarely, intermittent neck traction may be recommended instead of, or in addition ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Cervical-spondylosis.htm
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eMedicine - Massage, Traction, and Manipulation : Article by J Michael ...
... traction on the cervical spine, improved patient tolerance favors an intermittent ... Traction of 30 lb applied to a neck flexed up to 24° can cause vertebral ...
http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic200.htm
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A case report of a patient with upper extremity symptoms ...
They concluded that Spurling, neck distraction, Valsalva and upper limb tension ... Manual physical therapy, cervical traction, and strengthening exercises in ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1940253
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eMedicine - Cervical Sprain and Strain : Article by Oregon K Hunter, Jr
1 - Neck pain complaints, only stiffness or tenderness, no other physical signs ... Traction may be helpful. ... acute intermittent porphyria. Interactions ...
http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic28.htm
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Subacromial bursitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... test and gently applies joint traction or a caudal glide during abduction ... Coccydynia - Back pain (Radiculopathy, Neck pain, Sciatica, Low back pain) ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subacromial_bursitis
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Low Back Pain Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological Disorders ...
the seven cervical or neck vertebrae (labeled C1?C7) ... Traction involves the use of weights to apply constant or intermittent force to ...
http://accessible.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/backpain/detail_backpain.htm
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eMedicine - Femur Injuries and Fractures : Article by Douglas F Aukerman
Traction as a treatment option has many drawbacks, including poor control of the ... information, refer to the eMedicine article Femoral Neck Stress Fracture. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/sports/topic38.htm
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Recurrent burner syndrome due to presumed cervical spine osteoblastoma ...
... the exiting nerve roots or brachial plexus due to traction or direct compression. ... intermittent episodes of cervical neck pain, with exacerbation during neck ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1904218
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
Chest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. ... For example, intermittent rectal bleeding, crampy abdominal pain and diarrhea ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/rheumatoid_arthritis/glossary.htm
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Back pain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... pain; it can be constant or intermittent, stay in one place or radiate to other areas. ... due to the traction method or spreading of ... Head and neck ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_pain
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eMedicine - Rotator Cuff Disease : Article by André Roy
He observed proliferative traction spurs at the undersurface ... Neck pain and radicular pain or paresthesias suggest a cervical ... constant or intermittent? ...
http://www.emedicine.com/PMR/topic125.htm
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eMedicine - Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - A Review : Article by Scott R Votey
Two head and neck infections that are associated with high rates of morbidity ... Individualize dose; intended for intermittent SC injection with meals or use by ...
http://emedicine.com/emerg/topic133.htm
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Acne vulgaris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The face and upper neck are the most commonly affected, but the chest, back and ... Hypotrichosis - Telogen effluvium - Traction alopecia - Lichen planopilaris ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitehead_acne
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Best Practices for Elderly Hip Fracture Patients
Routine preoperative traction was not associated with any benefits and should be ... Clinical pathway for fractured neck of femur: a prospective, controlled ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=14...
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eMedicine - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome : Article by Benjamin M Sucher
Documented hypersensitivity; acute intermittent porphyria. Interactions ... Also, see eMedicine's patient education article Shoulder and Neck Pain. MISCELLANEOUS ...
http://www.emedicine.com/PMR/topic136.htm
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eMedicine - Patulous Eustachian Tube : Article by Alpen A Patel
... Beta Kappa, and Society of University Otolaryngologists-Head and Neck Surgeons ... following adenoidectomy may result in traction of the tube in a patent ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic208.htm
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Operative Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and Radiculopathy
... 1- no or occasional neck stiffness, 2- intermittent or frequent neck stiffness, ... slowly to prevent excessive traction on spinal nerve roots (Figure ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1888413
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gold sodium thiomalate-injection Glossary of Terms with Definitions on ...
For example, intermittent rectal bleeding, crampy abdominal pain and diarrhea ... eyes or the ears, behind the head (occipital), or in the back of the upper neck. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/gold_sodium_thiomalate-injection/glossary.htm
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eMedicine - Congenital Malformations, Larynx : Article by Ted L Tewfik
Inspiratory plain films of the neck may show inferior and medial displacement of ... Birth trauma causing traction injuries to the recurrent laryngeal nerve may be ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic324.htm
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A Clinical Practice Guideline Update from The CCA?CFCRB-CPG
... 5 recently reported using intermittent cervical traction and manipulation of the ... Considering the treatment of neck pain with cervical manipulation, the GDC ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1924659
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Leopard gecko - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
However, their claws give extra traction on the ground and are helpful in ... accepts, he will continue up to her neck,making his body parallel to hers and ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_gecko
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eMedicine - Cervical Spondylosis: Diagnosis and Management : Article by ...
Intermittent neck and shoulder pain, or cervicalgia, is the most common syndrome ... with intermittent traction probably being more effective than static traction. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic564.htm
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eMedicine - Cervical Disc Disease : Article by Michael B Furman
Traction regimens include heavy weight-intermittent or light weight-continuous. The neck is flexed 15-20° (ie, not extended) during traction. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic25.htm
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Vasculitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arteriosclerosis: Atherosclerosis - Intermittent claudication - Atheroma ... Coccydynia - Back pain (Radiculopathy, Neck pain, Sciatica, Low back pain) ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasculitides
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eMedicine - Rhinoplasty, Postrhinoplasty Nasal Obstruction : Article by ...
... of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Medical Association, and ... timing (ie, continuous vs intermittent), severity, and any associated symptoms. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic130.htm
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ClinicalQuestions Collection
In a patient with intermittent hoarseness, how soon should you visualize the vocal cords? ... 44-year-old man has been seeing a chiropractor for neck pain. ...
http://clinques.nlm.nih.gov/search?search-NLMIdMin=MIN&docname=BrowseAll&sort...
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eMedicine - Breech Presentation : Article by Richard Fischer
... was recommended to protect the head and to minimize traction on the fetal neck. ... Electronic fetal monitoring was either continuous or intermittent. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/TOPIC3272.HTM
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Pain in Shoulder Blade and left arm - Back Pain: Support Group at WebMD
We are experiencing intermittent technical issues. We hope to have ... PT was good with the traction, but by the end of last year, my ... cut across my neck. ...
http://boards.webmd.com/webx?THD@@.8979a66f!thdchild=.8979a66f/0
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Avian influenza: an osteopathic component to treatment
The combination of traction and respiratory motion releases the upper anterior ... The effects of manually applied intermittent pulsation pressure to rat ventral ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1939852
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eMedicine - Urological Management in Neurological Disease : Article by ...
In such patients, intermittent catheterization is instituted in the newborn ... In both cases, traction on the conus can compromise voiding function. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic673.htm
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eMedicine - Lower Cervical Spine Fractures and Dislocations : Article ...
Skull traction using modified ice tongs was introduced by Crutchfield in 1933. ... The back of the neck should be palpated for any tenderness, step-off, or hematoma. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic175.htm
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mercaptopurine-oral Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
For example, intermittent rectal bleeding, crampy abdominal pain and diarrhea ... or sudden weight loss); and traction alopecia (thinning from tight braids or ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/mercaptopurine-oral/glossary.htm
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ClinicalQuestions Collection
44-year-old man has been seeing a chiropractor for neck pain. ... Is it okay to use cervical traction in this woman with headaches and cervical ...
http://clinques.nlm.nih.gov/search?search-disease_category=M...
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eMedicine - Lumbar Spine Fractures and Dislocations : Article by ...
He designed a racklike traction device (scamnum) to reduce the bony ... Intermittent pneumatic compression stockings are indicated for all patients with ...
http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic176.htm
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eMedicine - Cervical Spondylosis : Article by Hassan Ahmad Hassan Al ...
Cervical spondylosis is a chronic degenerative condition of the cervical spine that affects the vertebral bodies and intervertebral disks of the neck (in the form ...
http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic27.htm
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Spondylolisthesis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... intermittent shocks of shooting pain beginning in the buttock traveling downward ... Coccydynia - Back pain (Radiculopathy, Neck pain, Sciatica, Low back pain) ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_spondylolisthesis
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MCPC-Normal labour
intermittent abdominal pain after 22 weeks gestation; ... Continue to apply counter traction to the uterus with the other hand. ...
http://www.who.int/reproductive-health/impac/Clinical_Princi...
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eMedicine - Cervical Discogenic Pain Syndrome : Article by Robert E Windsor
... pain can be constant or intermittent, while chemical pain is more likely to ... The neck compression test (Spurling test), axial manual traction, and the ...
http://www.emedicine.com/sports/topic19.htm
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Guidelines for Prevention of Nosocomial Pneumonia
... procedures that involve the head, neck, thorax, or upper abdomen or being ... critical illness, head injury or traction, blunt chest trauma, and/or ...
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00045365.htm
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Anorectal malformations
In 10% of patients, the fistula is at the level of the bladder neck. ... with cloaca with a common channel greater than 3 cm require intermittent ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1971061
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Short periods of traction have also been successful in producing long-term ... Keeping the neck flexible and head upright maintains circulation and nerve ...
http://adam.about.com/reports/Carpal-tunnel-syndrome.htm
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