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Palpation Meter (PALM) for Skeletal Alignment Evaluation. MFID: PALMThe Objective Way to Perform Skeletal Alignment Evaluations. The PALM combines the ease and proprioceptive advantages of palpation with the objectivity and reliability of caliper and inclinometer measurements.
FEATURES:- The caliper determines the distance in centimeters between the two palpating fingers.
- The inclinometer determines the inclination in degrees between the two palpating fingers.
- A unique slide rule calculator gives you the height discrepancy between the two landmarks palpated in both centimeters and inches.
Typical Use: - Differentiating between a Functional and a Structural Short Leg. The PALM will help you differentiate what part of the leg length inequality is structural and what part is functional.
- Measurement of the iliac crest heights in the standing position determines if there is a relative height difference.
- Measurement of the iliac crest's relative heights in the seated position removes height discrepancies due to lower extremity asymmetrics.
Other Uses: Determining height discrepancies at landmarks. The PALM allows you to determine skeletal asymmetry and then locate the point of asymmetry by making measurements at various landmarks like: Medial Malleoli, Fibular Heads, AC Joints, Mastoid Processes, Gluteal Folds.
One of three types of palpation tips can be selected depending on the shape and location of landmarks.- Pointed tips for palpation of visual landmarks or marks applied to the skin.
- L tips for palpation of bony ledges.
- O tips for palpation of landmarks directly with finger tips.
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