"Serial MRI of 20 patients treated with
the decompression table shows in our study up to 90% reduction of subligamentous
nucleus herniation in 10 of 14. Some rehydration occurs detected by T2 and
proton density signal increase. Torn annulus repair is seen in
all."
Eyerman, Edward MD. Simple pelvic traction gives
inconsistent relief to herniated lumbar disc sufferers. Journal of Neuroimaging.
Paper presented to the American Society of Neuroimaging, Orlando, Florida
2-26-98.
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Study
"Eighty-six percent of ruptured intervertebral
disc (RID) patients achieved 'good' (50-89% improvement) to 'excellent' (90-100%
improvement) results with decompression. Sciatica and back pain were relieved."
"Of the facet arthrosis patients, 75% obtained 'good' to 'excellent' results
with decompression."
C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD, and Vera Borgmeyer, RN,
MA.
Decompression, Reduction, and Stabilization of the Lumbar Spine: A Cost-Effective
Treatment for Lumbosacral Pain. American Journal of Pain Management Vol.
7 No. 2 April 1997
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Study
"Results showed that 86% of the 219 patients
who completed the therapy reported immediate resolution of symptoms, while
84% remained pain-free 90 days post-treatment. Physical examination findings
showed improvement in 92% of the 219 patients, and remained intact in 89%
of these patients 90 days after treatment."
Gionis, Thomas MD; Groteke, Eric DC. Surgical
Alternatives: Spinal Decompression. Orthopedic Technology Review. 2003; 6
(5).
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Study
"All but two of the patients in the study
improved at least 30% or more in the first three weeks.""Utilizing the outcome
measures, this form of decompression reduces symptoms and improves activities
of daily living."
Bruce Gundersen, DC, FACO; Michael Henrie, MS II,
Josh Christensen, DC. A Clinical Trial on Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Using Vertebral Axial Distraction Delivered by a Computerized Traction Device.
The Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists, Quarterly Journal of ACO, June
2004
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