Universiteit Antwerpen

Karel De Grote Hogeschool

Steven Truijen

Stijn Verwulgen

Jochen Vleugels

Ivan De Boi

Wim Saeys

A device for measuring elasticity of a tissue of an object is disclosed. It comprises a base portion comprising contact means for contacting the tissue. It also comprises a palpation probe for pushing down on the tissue comprising a palpation pen for pushing down the tissue and a force measuring means for determining a palpation force applied to the palpation probe and/or a displacement measuring means for determining a displacement of the palpation pen being representative for a displacement of the tissue. The device also comprises a swiveling handle mounted pivotally to the base portion for positioning the device and for distributing a positioning force along the at least two contact points in a predetermined manner.

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Zoersel, Belgium

Steven Truijen