Joint flexibility determining apparatus and method

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A - Human Necessities

61

B

A61B 5/103 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2113448

2113448 9302621 PCTABS00019 An apparatus which determines the load-displacement and flexibility characteristics of an anatomical joint. The apparatus includes a first frame (28) for receiving a first body portion and a second frame (48) for receiving a second body portion. A pivot assembly (54) is interconnected between the first frame (28) and the second frame (48) such that the second frame is pivotable with respect to the first frame about first and second frame pivot axes (18', 20'). Angular potentiometers (88) are used to determine the angular displacement of the second frame with respect ot the first frame upon application of at least one force to the second body portion. Torque sensors (92, 100, 102) are also provided for determining a torque about at least one of the first and second frame pivot axes upon application of the force. The determined angular displacement and torque are indicative of the load-displacement and flexibility characteristics of the joint.

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