Title :
Modified high resolution vibrometry system for use in cumulative trauma disorder screening
Author :
Miles, Robert K., Jr. ; LaCourse, John R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., New Hampshire Univ., Durham, NH, USA
Abstract :
A modified, high resolution vibrometer has been developed for use as a screening device in the early detection of Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD´s) such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The system was used by the authors to screen a random population of 30 subjects, and the preliminary data is presented
Keywords :
biomedical measurement; mechanoception; neurophysiology; patient diagnosis; signal resolution; vibration measurement; 30 subjects; CTD; CTS; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; cumulative trauma disorder screening; early detection; finger sensation loss; modified high resolution vibrometry system; preliminary data; random population; screening device; Assembly; Circuit testing; Fingers; Force measurement; Frequency; Microprocessors; Optical fiber sensors; Switches; Temperature; Vibrometers;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 1995., Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE 21st Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Bar Harbor, ME
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2692-X
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.1995.513741
