title: Odebode-Agaja adult cervical traction device.
abstract: This technical note describes a new simple, cheap and affordable adult cervical traction device that is especially suitable for use in resource-poor third world countries because of its cost-effectiveness. While the widely used imported Gardner-Wells tongs cost over N250,000 (Nigerian) naira (approximately $1630 USD), the new equally effective, durable and locally readily available Odebode-Agaja traction device sells for N35,000 naira (approximately $220 USD). The device does not require scalp incision or skull drilling. It is designed for bedside application in patients with cervical spine injuries, including subluxation and fracture-dislocation of the cervical spine from the atlanto-occipital joint to T1.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Jebba Road, Ilorin, Kwara 240001, Nigeria. odebodetodr@yahoo.com
authors.forename: T O
authors.initials: TO
authors.lastname: Odebode
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Agaja
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013523:Surgical Equipment / Q000191:economics* / Q000592:standards*; D014143:Traction / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation*