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Updated: 11.21.2013
KNEE – Goniometer TSD130B/SS21L/SS21/BN-GON-150-XDCR
Mount the telescopic endblock laterally on the leg so the axes of the leg and
endblock coincide, when viewed in the sagittal plane. With the leg fully
extended in the position of reference, extend the goniometer to Position 2
(maximum length, as shown on page 2) and attach the fixed endblock to the
thigh so the axes of the thigh and endblock coincide.
The knee may now be flexed or extended with the goniometer freely sliding
between Positions 1 and 2. Measurements of flexion/extension may be
monitored using the blue marked plug and varus/valgus may be monitored
using the gray plug.
FOREARM PRONATION /SUPINATION – Torsiometer TSD130C/SS22L/SS22/BN-TOR-110-XDCR or
TSD130D/SS23L/SS23/BN-TOR-150-XDCR
Attach the two endblocks of the torsiometer to the forearm, with the slider
mechanism approximately midway between the two extremes.
Measurements of pronation/supination may now be made from the gray plug.
Movements of wrist flexion/extension or radial/ulnar deviation will not affect
the output.
FINGERS AND TOES –Goniometer TSD130E/SS24L/SS24/BN-
GON-F-XDCR
The single axis goniometer is intended for use on fingers and toes. Angles
are measured by rotating one endblock relative to the other about axis X-
X (as shown on page 2).
The goniometer is not designed to measure rotations about Y-Y.
Any attempt to bend the unit in this way more than
+/-20° from the neutral position will result in reduced unit life or failure.
The goniometer does not measure rotations
about the axis Z-Z.
The unit is designed to fit over the joint to be measured and has extremely high flexibility to ensure the instrument does
not interfere with normal joint movement. One endblock is attached either side of the joint.
Unlike other BIOPAC Goniometers and Torisometers, and “Z” series sensors, an “oxbow” shape is permitted in the
measuring element. This is not detrimental to the results and does not reduce life of sensor. Care should be taken,
however,
that the minimum bend radius is not exceeded.
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