Pneumatic Decompression

Pneumatic decompression is especially effective for most stages of CTS. The computerized pneumatic decompression is performed on the CTDMark I. The CTD Mark I decompresses the median nerve by altering the biomechanics of the carpal bones with specific pneumatic traction of the wrist. The patient will be treated in the thumbs up, down and out positions, initially at 60 pounds of pressure. The pneumatic decompression consist of 18 tractions for 5 seconds at each position, with the pneumatic decompression pressure gradually increased to patient tolerance. The treatment is performed and evaluated until the patient's symptoms resolve, he reaches pain free range of motion or his progress plateaus. Each position alters the biomechanics in a different manner. The procedure described above is a typical protocol used to initially treat a patient. The protocol can be altered based on the patient response. Positions can be either, added, subtracted or changed depending on what the conditions dictate. Rotational Torque is an example of a position that can be added or substituted. The doctor must be constantly monitoring the treatment protocol to achieve the desired results.