Method of detecting neuropathy by vibration

Details Method of detecting neuropathy by vibration Method of detecting neuropathy by vibration

1997-05-30

1999-08-03

O'Connor, Cary

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Sensitivity to vibration

A61B 505

Patent

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059317930

ABSTRACT:
A vibration pocket device is utilized for detecting severe neuropathy. The device is generally the size and shape of a conventional pen and includes a stimulus head or probe mounted at an end of the device. The head or probe is caused to vibrate and is applied to a patient's extremity in order to determine if the patient can feel the vibration.

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patent: 5458119 (1995-10-01), Vanharanta

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