Neuromechanical algometer
AssigneeRehabilitation Institute of Chicago
InventorsColleen M. Fitzgerald, Yasin Y. Dhaher
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Abstract
Systems and methods for the diagnosis of chronic pain are disclosed. An algometer comprising a pressure sensor and electrode is disclosed. The algometer may be used to measure pressure applied by a clinician at a location on a patient's body, along with EMG signals emanating from the same location of the patient. Further, a pain trigger operable by the patient may be used in coordination with the algometer. Data from the algometer and pain trigger are transmitted to a computing device and display for rendering and analysis of patient data, leading to improved diagnosis.
Claims20
A system for measuring responses from a patient, comprising:
- a device comprising:
- a pressure sensor, for measuring pressure applied to a patient at an anatomic site;
- and
- an electrode, for measuring muscle activation of the patient at the anatomic site.
A method comprising:
- inserting a finger into a housing of a device having a pressure sensor and a magnet;
- placing a protective glove over the housing;
- and
- magnetically attaching an electrode to the protective glove via the magnet.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.