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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1995., IEEE 17th Annual Conference
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2475-7
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1995.579896
