How can the friction provided by the patient's superincumbent body weight be significantly reduced during lumbar traction?
A) Unlock the table so segments can be separated.
B) Place the legs on a stool in the 90/90 position.
C) Increase the force of the traction to greater than body weight.
D) Place the patient in prone position with a pillow under the pelvis.

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Unlocking the table allows for the segments to be separated, which reduces the friction provided by the patient's superincumbent body weight. This increases the effectiveness of lumbar traction.

How Can the Friction Provided by the Patient's Superincumbent Body