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"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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"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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"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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"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
Full Text of the Study
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