Cutaneous sensory detection

摘要

Testing instruments having a handle with a first handle portion that is substantially linear and a second handle portion wherein the handle is not substantially linear, a first monofilament, and a second monofilament wherein the first monofilament detachably connects to the second handle portion and wherein the second monofilament detachably connects to the second handle portion are disclosed herein. Further, methods of evaluating cutaneous sensory detection in which an instrument is held with a digit proximate to a position indicator, a skin area is contacted with a monofilament, sufficient pressure is applied to flex the monofilament, and the monofilament is withdrawn from the skin area.

主权项

1. A sensory testing device comprising:
a. an elongate body comprising a first end, a second end and a middle; b. a first monofilament attached to the elongate body; c. a light source securely receiving and holding and removably attached to the elongate body wherein the light source is configured to produce a quantity of light and direct a portion of the quantity of light into the first end of the elongate body and out of the second end of the elongate body thereby illuminating the first monofilament; d. wherein the first monofilament has a first monofilament attachment end and a first monofilament stimulus tip located opposite the first monofilament attachment end; e. wherein the first monofilament attachment end is attached to the elongate body at the second end; f. wherein the elongate body is bent at the second end; g. wherein the elongate body is arranged and configured to illuminate the first monofilament stimulus tip; h. wherein the first monofilament is arranged and configured for administration of a cutaneous sensory detection test; i. wherein only one, two, or three monofilaments are attached to the elongate body.