Point aesthesiometer

Definition

A manual stimulator designed to determine tactile sensibility by patient response to the manual application of a thin filament(s) to the skin. It typically consists of a filament(s) with a pre-set flexibility and is intended to apply a known pressure upon application; the filament is attached to an appropriate handle/base that may also be intended to be loaded into a dedicated pen/holder. The device is typically used during diagnosis or treatment of nerve injuries and neuropathies associated with e.g., diabetes mellitus or leprosy. This is a reusable device.

GUDID devices

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Last updated

2025-06-25 17:13:27