An algometer for the automated measurement of pain threshold.
An automated device is described which enables operator independent measurement of pain threshold. Pressure is applied across a joint of the digit by means of a controlled pneumatic actuator. Testing 10 normal subjects indicated good reproducibility (r2 = 0.75, one-way analysis of variance).
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Oxford Orthopaedic Engineering Centre, Headington.
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D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D004867:Equipment Design; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011312:Pressure; D012684:Sensory Thresholds