• DocumentCode
    3403190
  • Title

    A high resolution vibrometry system for detecting carpal tunnel syndrome

  • Author

    LaCourse, J.R.

  • Author_Institution
    Biomed. Eng. Center, New Hampshire Univ., Durham, NH
  • Volume
    2
  • fYear
    1995
  • fDate
    20-23 Sep 1995
  • Firstpage
    1637
  • Abstract
    A high resolution vibrometer has been developed for use as a screening device in the early detection of Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The system uses a microlinear stepping-driver to bring the stimulus to the finger pulp. A random population of 30 subjects were tested. Results are presented
  • Keywords
    biomedical equipment; mechanoception; neurophysiology; patient diagnosis; patient monitoring; 30 subjects; Cumulative Trauma Disorders; carpal tunnel syndrome detection; early detection; finger pulp; high resolution vibrometer; high resolution vibrometry system; median nerve; microlinear stepping-driver; random population; screening device; Assembly; Biomedical engineering; Biomedical measurements; Circuit testing; Fingers; Force measurement; Frequency; Microprocessors; Switches; Vibrometers;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1995., IEEE 17th Annual Conference
  • Conference_Location
    Montreal, Que.
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-2475-7
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/IEMBS.1995.579867
  • Filename
    579867