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Outpatient cervical traction for treatment of neck pain |
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Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Outpatient cervical traction for treatment of neck pain. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Healthcare Technology Brief Publication. 2012 Authors' conclusions Neck pain is a frequently reported musculoskeletal complaint, which can be disabling and costly to society. Approximately one-third of the general population will experience neck pain at some point; of those, 14% will have symptoms lasting longer than 6 months. Possible causes include compression of neural structures resulting in spasm and radiculopathy; inflammatory, neoplastic, infectious, or degenerative processes; or disruption of tissue secondary to trauma. Many treatment options for neck pain exist. In most cases, neck pain is temporary and can be relieved through rest and conservative therapies, such as immobilization, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, and an appropriate exercise program. Components of a typical physiotherapy treatment for chronic neck pain include electrotherapy, ultrasound therapy, heat therapy (hot packs, ice), exercises, manual therapy, and cervical traction. Cervical traction is the act of pulling or stretching, i.e., applying forces to the body to extend a given part or to separate two or more parts. Cervical traction can be performed in an outpatient setting or at home. The type of traction used depends on the patient's age, weight, and medical condition. Timeliness warning This report has been archived and may contain outdated information. To request a copy of the report please contact the organisation directly. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Ambulatory Care; Cervical Vertebrae; Neck Pain; Tractions Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32012000597 Date abstract record published 18/08/2012 |
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