Powered by Lo-Gos.Arthro-Trac This device can he used to help patients who have arthritis, postoperative pain, sprains/strains, joint contractures Joint contractures Stiffness of the joints that prevents full extension. Mentioned in: Mucopolysaccharidoses , degenerative joint disease degenerative joint disease n. Abbr. DJD See osteoarthritis. degenerative joint disease Osteoarthritis, see there , and other ailments. Using the patented "distraction generating mechanism," compressive com·pres·sive adj. Serving to or able to compress. com·pres  sive·ly adv. forces can be reduced at the knee and ankle joints, helping to decrease patient pain and lengthening soft tissues. Circle 103 on Reader Service Card or visit www.apta.org/adinfo [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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