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Tactile testing device and methods

  • US 5,363,859 A
  • Filed: 06/10/1991
  • Issued: 11/15/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/24/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for automatically testing the cutaneous sensory response of a patient, the apparatus comprising:

  • at least one stimulation means for cutaneous stimulation of the patient, said stimulation means comprising means for applying a constant current stimulus;

    control means for accurately controlling the amplitude of stimulus administered by operation of the at least one stimulation means, such that stimuli of precise predetermined amplitude are administered;

    means for receiving direct patient response to the stimulus administered by the stimulation means, said means for receiving direct patient response comprising means for measuring delay between stimulus and sensation;

    means for recording said patient response to the stimuli; and

    computer means for generating additional stimuli in response to the record of the patient response to the stimuli such that a predetermined set of data can be collected.

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