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The patient is positioned in supine on the distraction device (Spine MT, Shinhwa Medical, Korea) with the head, thoracic, and pelvis stabilized via straps. The knees are in flexed position. A distraction and rotation force (20% of the body weight) is applied for 15 minutes.
