Rydel-Seiffer 10″ Tuning Fork – Precision Diagnostic Tool for Vibration Sensitivity

Elevate your diagnostic capabilities with the Rydel-Seiffer 10" Tuning Fork, a precision instrument designed for assessing vibration sensitivity, particularly in cases of peripheral neuropathy and spinal cord diseases. While traditionally tuning musical instruments, this tuning fork is an indispensable tool for healthcare professionals, allowing the detection of impaired vibration sensitivity (pallesthesia) with remarkable accuracy.

Key Features:

1. Diagnostic Precision: The Rydel-Seiffer 10" Tuning Fork is a specialized diagnostic tool tailored for assessing impaired vibration sensitivity, crucial in cases of peripheral neuropathy and spinal cord diseases.
2. Versatility: Beyond musical tuning, this tuning fork plays a pivotal role in clinical settings, allowing healthcare professionals to monitor changes in diabetic patients' condition over time.
3. Electronic Oscillator Compatibility: The tuning fork can be driven electrically by placing electronic oscillator-driven electromagnets close to the prongs, enhancing its diagnostic versatility.
4. Vibration Sensitivity Assessment: Specifically designed to assess the perception of vibration in the feet of diabetic patients, the device aids in monitoring changes in their condition over time.
5. Rydel Seiffer Scale: Utilizing the Rydel Seiffer scale, provides a standardized measure for evaluating vibration sensitivity. A threshold of 4 or less on this scale is indicative of diabetic neuropathy.

Clinical Significance: Research indicates that an inability to sense a vibration threshold of 4 or less on the Rydel Seiffer scale is indicative of diabetic neuropathy, providing valuable diagnostic insights for healthcare professionals.