DocumentCode
3403708
Title
A novel vibrator for the diagnosis of spinal intradiscal pain
Author
Takalo-Kippola, Heikki ; Lappalainen, Pentti ; Yrjäma, Matti ; Vanharanta, H.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Oulu Univ., Finland
Volume
2
fYear
1995
fDate
20-23 Sep 1995
Firstpage
1695
Abstract
Describes a novel vibrator to stimulate human lumbar spinal processes for the diagnosis of low-back diseases. The vibrator is an electrically powered portable medical device. The frequency and the amplitude of the vibrator are adjustable to improve diagnostic performance of the system. Preliminary clinical tests are reported
Keywords
biomechanics; bone; neurophysiology; patient diagnosis; vibrations; amplitude; clinical tests; diagnosis; electrically powered portable medical device; frequency; human lumbar spinal processes; low-back diseases; spinal intradiscal pain; stimulation; vibrator; Actuators; Back; Biomedical imaging; Frequency control; Magnetic heads; Medical diagnostic imaging; Pain; Permanent magnet motors; Shafts; Vibration control;
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.1995.579896
Filename
579896
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