Which of the Following Is Correct with Regard to Cervical

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct with regard to cervical traction?

• A) Approximately 30 to 45 pounds of traction force is required to achieve vertebral separation in the cervical spine.
• B) Patients always have better outcomes when the traction force is as high as they can tolerate.
• C) Cervical traction applied with the patient sitting requires more force to achieve the desired effect than when applied with the patient supine.
• D) A person with a history of temporomandibular joint problems should not have any form of cervical traction.

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