A - Human Necessities – 61 – B
Patent
A - Human Necessities
61
B
A61B 5/11 (2006.01) A61B 5/0488 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2643477
There is provided a system and a method for quantitative measurement of spasticity in a patient. It has been found that stretch reflex measurements, that are quantitatively indicative of spasticity, can be obtained by recording an EMG signal while the limb is being moved at a variety of angular velocities. The method advantageously allows the clinician to perform the test at the bedside by eliminating the need for cumbersome mechanical components for moving the limb while providing quantitative measurements.
La présente invention concerne un système et une méthode qui permettent d'effectuer une mesure quantitative de la spasticité chez un patient. On a remarqué que les mesures du réflexe d'étirement qui sont une indication quantitative de la spasticité, peuvent être obtenues au moyen de l'enregistrement d'un signal EMG lorsque le membre est déplacé à diverses vitesses angulaires. La méthode permet, ce qui est intéressant, au clinicien d'effectuer le test au chevet du patient, ce qui évite ainsi de devoir utiliser des éléments mécaniques encombrants pour déplacer le membre tout en produisant des mesures quantitatives.
Feldman Anatol
Johnstone Eric
Levin Mindy
Anglehart Et Al.
Feldman Anatol
Johnstone Eric
Levin Mindy
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