Instruction manual

Mettler Electronics Corp. — Rev.M_11/19/14
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3.4 Contraindications
Do not use traction on patients with structural disease due to tumors or infection (e.g.,
osteomyelitis, spinal caries, and ankylosingspondylitis).
Do not use on patients with joint instability, hypermobility or spinal fracture.
Do not use on patients who have rods or screws in the spine (fusion with internal fixation).
Do not use traction on patients with osteoporosis.
Traction should not be administered to individuals who are or may be pregnant.
Do not use on patients with severe cardiovascular disease, vascular compromise, aortic
aneurysm or severe respiratory disease.
Do not use traction on patients where movement is contraindicated.
Do not use on patients with acute sprains, strains or inflammation that could be aggravated by
traction.
Stop traction if there is an increase in radiated pain to the extremities (radicular pain).
Do not use lumbar traction on patients with hiatal or abdominal hernias.
3.5 Precautions
Use caution on using traction on patients with claustrophobia.
Take precautions when using cervical traction on patients with TMJ or dentures.
Use care on patients who do not tolerate prone or supine positions, they may not be good
candidates for traction therapy.