• Herniated lumbar Disks: Real- time MR Imaging Evaluation during Continuous Traction.

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The results of this study demonstrated that the real-time effects of continuous traction on herniated lumbar inter-vertebral disks and their surrounding structures can be visualized by using MR imaging.

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• The value of intermittent cervical traction in recent cervical radiculopathy

If pains are less than 3 months, and there is no neurological progression, then neck traction using the correct flexion angle shows benefit. At least 3 sessions a week for 4 weeks.

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• Transverse oscillatory pressure in management of cervical radiculopathy: A randomised controlled study

Using exercise therapy, cold-packs, massage and specific gentle joint manipulation for 3 sessions a week over 4 weeks, shows benefit.

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• Value of physical tests in diagnosing cervical radiculopathy

This paper evaluates a range of research articles to try and find the most accurate tests we can do in clinic to diagnose. It highlights how difficult our task is! There is a lot of uncertainty, trail and error and patience needed. We appreciate patients want very specific answers - but excellent quality medicine rarely works that way. 

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