Medi-Dx 7000
The Medi-Dx 7000 is a diagnostic device that allows the quantitative
detection of various sensory neurological impairments caused by various pathological
conditions or toxic substance exposures. The subject population for whom this device
can be used for diagnostic purposes includes any individual capable of communicating
the perception of cutaneous sensation.
The Medi-Dx 7000 diagnostic examination may be conducted as part of the neurological
examination or for screening to detect peripheral neuropathies. Conditions associated with neurological sensory dysfunction:
Compression/Trauma:
• Radiculopathy - Any diseased condition of roots
of spinal nerves.
• Focal Lesions
• Vibration
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Ulnar Entrapment
• Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Toxic and Metabolic:
• Diabetes
• Uremia - A toxic condition associated with renal
insufficiency produced by the retention in blood of nitrogenous substances normally excreted
by the kidney.
• Thyrotoxicosis - A toxic condition due to hyperactivity
of the thyroid gland.
• Hypothyroidism - A condition due to deficiency
of the thyroid secretion, resulting in a lowered basal metabolism.
• Organic Solvents
Other Conditions:
| • RSD Syndrome - |
Abnormal activity of the sympathetic
nervous system. Symptoms include severe pain, usually burning in quality,
swelling, vasomotor changes. Untreated, the disorder may lead to a useless
extremity. |
| • Fibromyalgia - |
A syndrome characterized by chronic
diffuse pain with characteristic tender points at multiple sites. At
least 11 of 18 specific sites in the criteria of the American College
of Rheumatology. |
| • Neuroma - Any
type of tumor composed of nerve cells, which is further categorized with
respect to the specific portion of the nerve involved. |
| • Regeneration |
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