Which of the following is an indication for traction?
A) Distraction of facet joints to relieve pain from degenerative joint disease
B) Stretching of cervical spine ligaments to relieve pain from acute grade two ligament sprain
C) Increasing bone density of the cervical vertebral bodies for a patient with osteoporosis
D) Alleviation of bilateral upper extremity paresthesias secondary to cervical spinal cord compression

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Traction can help relieve pain from degenerative joint disease by distracting facet joints, which can reduce pressure and alleviate symptoms.

Which of the Following Is an Indication for Traction