SpineMED® Advantages White Paper
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SpineMED® Advantages White Paper November, 2010

Effectively Addressing Back and Neck Pain Back and neck pain statistics are as painful as the conditions they represent. 85% of North American adults suffer from low back and neck pain at some point in their lives.1 Low back pain is especially prevalent. It’s the second most common reason to visit a doctor, the fifth most common reason for admission to a hospital, and the third most common indication for surgery.2 And, as the aging population grows, this number will predictably climb even higher. While low back and neck pain can typically be managed through traditional treatment options...

Graphs showing the intradiscal pressures recorded in the L4-5 nucleus pulposus of three patients (Case 3, upper; Case 4, center; and Case 5, lower) with a herniated disc at this level. Pressure is plotted against distraction tension consistent with the range of tension recommended as the therapeutic protocol for the equipment used in this study. Effects of vertebral axial decompression on intradiscal pressure, GUSTAVO RAMOS, M.D., AND WILLIAM MARTIN, M.D., J Neurosurg 81:350-353, 1994 How SpineMED® Works SpineMED® is designed to target damaged spinal segments and decompress intervertebral...

For lumbar procedures, the upper torso is captured through the lower margin of the ribcage by a comfortable securing system incorporated into the fixed section of the table. The patented Pelvic Restraints gently rest over the patient’s iliac crest to apply the distraction forces directly to the skeletal structure. The Pelvic Tilt section will be electronically tilted to rotate the pelvis, so that specific spinal segments can be targeted. With precise computer controlled tension, the specific disc segment is gently distracted. For cervical procedures, the cervical unit is first...

Recurrent pain from a failed back surgery that is longer than six months in duration Persistent pain from degenerated discs not responding to four weeks of conservative therapy Sciatica or peripheral radicular symptoms Mechanical low back pain SpineMED® is designed to help patients with lumbar or cervical disc pathologies and is congruent with other conservative treatment options Contra-indications The low force requirements associated with SpineMED® limit the contra-indications significantly. The primary contra-indications for SpineMED® decompression are:  Instabilities of the spine, such...

traction box, nylon webbing, pulleys, and harness systems. This ability to almost instantly sense and adjust tensions is a key difference that distinguishes SpineMED® Decompression from other devices and conventional traction. SpineMED® also incorporates built-in Infrared Light Therapy in the lumbar section of the System to help relax paravertebral tissues and promote cellular activity to accelerate healing. Focused Distraction Zero-in and accurately isolate damaged discs. SpineMED®’s patented pelvic tilt feature rotates the pelvis between 0–25 degrees during lumbar sessions to move the...

Less Than 2-Minute Setup Time Save time. Save money. With SpineMED®, it’s faster and easier to set patients up. SpineMED®’s pelvic restraints, along with other unique automated technology incorporated in the device, facilitate a patient setup time of less than two minutes, allowing you to see more patients during the same hours, without impacting your current patient flow or requiring additional staff to operate your SpineMED®. FDA Cleared and Patent Protected You will also feel very confident with SpineMED®. The FDA has cleared SpineMED® for both Lumbar and Cervical Decompression (510(k)...

system, run diagnostics, check calibrations, and even upload software upgrades over the phone line. This ensures your SpineMED® stays current with the latest industry protocols. The system is backed with the best parts and labor warranty in the industry. Once installed, and calibrated there is no scheduled maintenance required—EVER! Built-in Audio/Video Entertainment Make the experience better for your patients. To promote relaxation or provide patient education, SpineMED® includes an adjustable flat panel monitor with a built-in DVD/CD player and includes patient headphones. Patients can...

SpineMED®’s principal office is located in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. We are confident that you will find SpineMED® to be the most technologically advanced and clinically effective device available for the conservative care of lumbar and cervical disc pathologies. To find out more, please call 866-990-4444, email info@spinemed.com, or check out our website at www.spinemed.com. With SpineMED®, you’ll see more patients. And they’ll see results. Endnotes: 1 - ―Low back pain: an economic assessment in the United States‖ . Orthopedic Clinics of North America , Volume 35 , Issue 1...