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Tomoyuki Kuroiwa1, Akimoto Nimura2, Yu Takahashi3
1Department of Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo 113-8519, Japan.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 26, 2020
Summary
A new carbon nanotube strain sensor accurately detects thumb opposition impairment, like that seen in carpal tunnel syndrome. This affordable device offers superior sensitivity and specificity compared to traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Ergonomics
- Rehabilitation Technology
Background:
- Assessing thumb opposition function is crucial in medical engineering and ergonomics.
- Current medical and ergonomic evaluation methods for thumb opposition have limitations.
