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Sacroiliac spinal orthoses designed to provide therapeutic traction to the lower spine (sacroiliac area including the pelvic area) that consist of a sling. These orthoses typically consist of a padded loop-shaped device designed to provide support and some degree of movement restriction to the pelvis (sacroiliac area) by holding the pelvis suspended. The slings are held by attachments to an orthopedic bed and/or other self-standing structure; traction is provided by an external traction unit that usually includes a pulley and a set of weights. Traction slings are used mainly for treatment of low-spine injuries after trauma and in other orthopedic treatments.
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