Method and apparatus for positioning a forearm for imaging and analysis
US6948502B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2001/0203
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for repeatably positioning a forearm at a plurality of angular positions for medical analysis. A forearm of a patient is positioned in a support channel within reach of a rotatable handle. The handle can be locked in a number of angular positions, providing a counteractive force as the handle is rotated. The patient rotates and applies a torque force to the handle at selected rotational angles. The forearm and wrist can be scanned in these locked position, and applied torque can be measured to evaluate joint stability.
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