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ARUP; ISBN: 978-0-9562121-5-3 - CMBBE 2012 - Cardiff University

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Table 4. RMS value based on exercise<br />

Male Female<br />

Level of Exercise RMS value Level of Exercise RMS value<br />

1 41.30 1 27.00<br />

2 ~ 4 42.66 2 34.33<br />

5 ~ 7 48.29 3 34.47<br />

8 ~ 10 51.26 4 ~ 10 50.02<br />

Presently in hospitals, the traction strength has been calculated as 1/2 of the patient<br />

weight, but it does not reflect the personal characteristics’ of the patient. This error<br />

creates many health problems. We need to consider variation ratio in the calculation.<br />

Therefore, we are proposing a new equation by considering variation ratio in the<br />

traction strength calculation (Traction strength = (Weight/2) + ((Weight/2) x variation<br />

ratio)). Comprehensive analyses of the physical characteristics (weight, age and<br />

exercise) were performed to determine the traction strength (Fig. 2).<br />

Fig. 2 Comprehensive analysis flow chart considering physical characteristics<br />

5. CONCULSION AND DISCUSSION<br />

In this study, the spinal shape templates have been created for age groups by<br />

considering the Korean lumbar spinal characteristics. . It is possible to produce patient<br />

made templates by applying human body dimensions and measures. . At present in<br />

hospitals, the traction strength has been calculated as 1/2 of the patient weight, it creates<br />

many health problems. The traction rule has been developed by using back strength,<br />

electromyography and spinal characteristics. The rule proposed in this work could<br />

prevent the errors in current practice. For determining traction strength, comprehensive<br />

analyses have been performed by considering physical characteristics (weight, age and<br />

exercise) and new equation has been proposed. Further studies needed to calculate<br />

accurate and detailed traction strength, and also for combination of cervical and lumbar<br />

traction.

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