Diagnostic instrument

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1981-02-23

1982-12-21

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

A61B 510

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043643990

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a diagnostic instrument for measuring the deformation resistance of tissue, and particularly the articular surface of the patella. The instrument comprises a cannula adapted to be inserted into end abutting contact with the surface to be measured and a carrier member insertible into the cannula and carrying a pressure sensing device.

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Fitzgeorge et al., "Engineering in Medicine", vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 105-106, Oct. 1976.

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