Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or...
Patent
1996-11-01
1999-07-20
Hindenburg, Max
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or...
600595, A61B 5103
Patent
active
059249994
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for monitoring the energy, such as acoustic energy, generated by the translational (or "snapping") movement of tendons across the carpal tunnel, whereby an energy signature for such movement can be recognized. Feedback can then be provided to or about the person being monitored to permit, encourage, or force that person to choose a different movement whereby detrimental translational movement of tendons is reduced or minimized. Such reductions may result in a lower occurrence of CTS or the avoidance of its deleterious effects.
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Agee John M.
Maher Timothy R.
Agee John M.
Hindenburg Max
Wingood Pamela L.
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