A tiny filament lightly touches the plantar surface and gentle force is increased steadily until the paw flinches
This Dynamic Von Frey instrument assesses sensitivity to light touch.
The instrument is said to be ideal for developing better pain relievers, and for quantifying analgesic effects.
In addition, it is used for detecting nerve sensitivity and for detecting neuropathy.
A tiny filament lightly touches the plantar surface and gentle force is increased steadily until the paw flinches.
Latency until paw withdrawal, and the actual force at which withdrawal occurred, are recorded.
The Dynamic Plantar Aesthesiometer is said to work with all rodent model organisms, and is microprocessor controlled.
The instrument features an integrated printer and direct PC connectivity.
A dedicated software package is available for computer connection, data output, and analysis.
