WO2014045339A1 - 糖尿病性末梢神経障害の評価装置、およびその方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an evaluation apparatus and a method for quantitatively evaluating peripheral neuropathy derived from type 2 diabetes (hereinafter simply referred to as diabetes), particularly sensory disturbance in the sole of the foot.
- diabetes type 2 diabetes
- the quantitative evaluation result obtained by the present invention can be used as an index for predicting early stage diabetes.
- Diabetes which accounts for many lifestyle-related diseases, is difficult to detect at an early stage and appropriately treat it because the subjective symptoms are not clear at the initial stage.
- medically identifying diabetes it is common to perform a blood test to check whether the blood glucose level exceeds an appropriate value.
- he / she does not feel that he / she is willing to perform a blood test.
- Diabetes mellitus with rare subjective symptoms is presumed to exist without being discovered, and according to a survey conducted in 2007 by a public institution, The survey results show that there are 22.1 million people in Japan who cannot deny this possibility.
- Diabetes is known to have complications such as neuropathy (peripheral neuropathy), retinopathy and nephropathy depending on the degree of progression.
- neuropathy is known to appear from the peripheral part of the limbs in the early stages of diabetes, and the sensation to the external stimuli of the soles that had been felt until then gradually weakened, eventually becoming numb Is known to be.
- the decrease in sensation to external stimuli of a certain strength is gradual, the decrease in sensation in the sole of the foot is not clearly recognized as a subjective symptom in daily life.
- diabetes is found only after more severe complications such as symptom and nephropathy develop.
- the Semimes-Weinstein skin sensometer quantifies tactile sensation and pain sensation by changing 20 types of filaments with different thicknesses to the probe head and specifying the threshold according to which filament was touched by the fingertip, To do.
- a skin sensometer for example, there is an evaluation of the degree of nerve recovery after surgery in the orthopedic field.
- the vibration sensation threshold value measuring apparatus of Patent Literature 1 includes a support base that supports a subject's forearm, an exciter that applies vibration stimulation to the fingertip of the subject, a push button switch that is operated by the subject, and a load cell of the exciter.
- a measuring device is configured by a control unit that calculates and evaluates a threshold based on an output signal from the accelerometer.
- the vibration sensation threshold value measurement apparatus of Patent Document 1 is based on the measurement method defined in JIS-B-7773, and the descending method threshold value obtained by the previous descending method for the magnitude of the vibration stimulus given to the subject. On the other hand, it is characterized in that it is changed randomly within a predetermined range.
- Patent Document 2 discloses a load measuring device for performing human skin sensation threshold measurement. There, a support base that supports the measurement site of the subject, a support fixed to the support base, a movable table that can move up and down along the support, a micro-weight transducer that is fixed to the movable table, and a micro-weight converter
- a load measuring device is constituted by a measuring needle provided in the control unit and a control device. The control device controls the driving state of the stepping motor that drives the movable table up and down, and further processes the signal output from the minute weight converter.
- Patent Document 3 a device for inspecting human skin sensory recognition is disclosed in Patent Document 3.
- the inspection device consists of a strain gauge to detect.
- Patent Document 4 discloses an inspection device for inspecting a so-called diabetic foot that is accompanied by neuropathy and has little or no sense of the sole of the foot.
- This inspection device includes a box-shaped housing, a transparent footrest plate disposed on the upper surface of the housing, a video camera disposed within the housing, a light source, and transmission means for transmitting video data of the video camera. It consists of When conducting an examination, with the sole of the subject placed on the footrest plate in a predetermined position, the footcam is imaged with a video camera, and the doctor analyzes the transmitted image to analyze neuropathy. Diagnose the degree.
- Japanese Patent No. 4611453 (paragraph numbers 0025 to 0027, FIG. 1) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 06-30904 (paragraph number 0016, FIG. 1) No. 05-503022 (Page 3, lower left column, lines 18 to 20, line 2) JP 2005-533543 A (paragraph number 0020, FIG. 1)
- Patent Documents 1 to 3 As a measurement device for the threshold value of human skin sensation, there are measurement devices described in Patent Documents 1 to 3, and all measure the threshold value when an external stimulus is applied to the skin of a subject. There are only. For this reason, the measurement result can be used to evaluate a sensory threshold when, for example, the peripheral nerve is damaged, but it is difficult to apply it to others.
- measurement conditions are strictly defined by the JIS standard, so measurement can only be performed by a doctor or a professional engineer. For example, the position of the probe to be brought into contact with the fingertip must not be in a thick part of the skin, but must be other than the center position of the fingerprint.
- the measurement conditions are extremely complicated such that the depth of the dent in the skin in a stationary state when the probe is applied to the fingertip must be 1.5 ⁇ 0.8 mm.
- the load measuring device of Patent Document 2 is configured to lower the movable table at a constant speed with a stepping motor, press the measuring needle against the skin, and measure the load of the measuring needle when the subject senses a stimulus by the measuring needle.
- the sensory threshold is measured by the load measuring unit. Therefore, for example, when specifying the sensory threshold value of the sole, it is necessary to repeatedly apply stimulation with a measuring needle at a large number of measurement points, and it takes a lot of time to specify the presence or absence of peripheral neuropathy and the degree thereof. It will take.
- the inspection device for inspecting a diabetic foot of Patent Document 4 diagnoses the degree of neuropathy by a doctor analyzing an image transmitted from the inspection device, but this inspection device has almost no sense of the sole of the foot. Alternatively, patients who have no sense of the sole of the foot are examined, and only the wound is inspected for the sole. Therefore, in the early stage of diabetes without subjective symptoms, it is impossible to determine the possibility of diabetes by specifying the presence or absence of neuropathy or the progress of neuropathy.
- Diagnosis at the initial stage of diabetes mainly consists of outpatient treatment, but the evaluation (testing) method is simple and effective for quantitative evaluation of nerve disorders (sensory disorders) in the soles of the feet at the examination site. It is desirable that the time required for the inspection can be shortened, and that anyone can accurately inspect without requiring specialized knowledge and techniques.
- the conventional measurement apparatus as described above has complicated measurement conditions and takes a lot of time for measurement.Everyone can easily set a sensory threshold, such as a measurement apparatus that can only be used by a doctor or technician with expertise. There was room for improvement in points that could not be measured.
- the present inventor has found that the sensory threshold reference data obtained when a movement stimulus is applied to the sole obtained from a group of diabetic patients and the difference in patient age. By determining the range of change in stimulus intensity using the age correction coefficient calculated from the standard value of the sensory threshold based on the sensory threshold, it is possible to determine the sensory threshold with a smaller number of stimulations.
- the present inventors have found that it is possible to specify the presence / absence or the progress of neuropathy, and have proposed the present invention.
- the purpose of the present invention is to quantitatively measure the sensory threshold in the soles derived from diabetes and evaluate diabetic peripheral neuropathy that can automatically identify the presence or absence of neuropathy or the progress of neuropathy from the measurement results It is to provide an apparatus and a method thereof.
- the object of the present invention is to automatically specify the presence or absence of neuropathy or the progress of neuropathy with a smaller number of stimulations, and thus the time required for evaluation can be shortened. It is an object of the present invention to provide an evaluation apparatus for diabetic peripheral neuropathy suitable for outpatient examination, and a method thereof, which enables anyone to perform an accurate examination without requiring a test.
- the apparatus for evaluating diabetic peripheral neuropathy includes a measuring device A that measures a sensory threshold value of a sole, specifies a sensory threshold value from a measurement result of the measuring device A, and further determines a neurological disorder from the specified sensory threshold value. And a main control unit B that evaluates the progress of neuropathy.
- the measuring apparatus A includes a footrest 2 that is provided on the base 1 and supports the sole of a subject in a sitting or standing position, a probe 4 that gives a movement stimulus to the sole, and a probe driving structure that moves the probe 4. 3, an input switch 5 that is operated by a subject who has recognized a moving stimulus, and a drive control unit 51 that controls the drive state of the probe drive structure 3.
- the main control unit B includes reference data of a known sensory threshold when a movement stimulus is applied to the soles of the patient group, and an age correction coefficient calculated from a standard value of the sensory threshold based on a difference in the age of the patient. Pre-stored.
- the drive control unit 51 controls the drive state of the probe drive structure 3 using the reference data and the age correction coefficient, and determines the primary stimulus application state, the secondary stimulus application state, and the tertiary stimulus application state.
- the sensory threshold value is measured sequentially. In the primary stimulus application state, a rough sensory threshold value is temporarily set by increasing the change width of the movement stimulus by the probe 4.
- the rough threshold value temporarily set is used as a reference value, and the sensory threshold value is measured by applying a movement stimulus having a small change width.
- the sensory threshold value is applied by applying a larger movement stimulus than the mobile stimulus corresponding to the sensory threshold value temporarily set in the primary stimulus application state. Measure.
- the main control unit B compares and evaluates the measured sensory threshold and the known reference data, and automatically determines the presence / absence of the nerve disorder on the sole and the degree of the neurological disorder.
- the probe drive structure 3 includes a first table 11 and a second table 12 that are guided and supported so as to be slidable back and forth and back and forth, and a first drive structure 13 that is provided on the base 1 and reciprocates the first table 11.
- the second drive structure 14 is provided on the first table 11 and reciprocates the second table 12, and the probe fixing portion 40 is provided on the second table 12.
- the probe 4 attached to the probe fixing unit 40 is individually moved in the moving direction of the first table 11 and the moving direction of the second table 12, and the moving distance and moving speed of the probe 4 are measured as independent variables.
- the main sensor B evaluates the measured sensory threshold and the reference data.
- the probe driving structure 3 includes a moving table 11 that is guided and supported so as to be slidable in a reciprocating manner, a driving structure 13 that is provided on the base 1 and reciprocates the moving table 11, and a probe fixing portion 40 provided on the moving table 11.
- the subject's posture is changed to a posture along the moving direction of the probe 4 attached to the probe fixing unit 40 and a posture orthogonal to the moving direction of the probe 4, and the back and forth direction movement stimulus and the left and right direction movement stimulus are applied to the sole of the foot.
- the evaluation device includes display means 55 for displaying the determination result of the main control unit B regarding the presence or absence of nerve damage on the sole and the degree of nerve damage.
- the motor 23 constituting the first drive structure 13 and the motor 33 constituting the second drive structure 14 are fixed to the brackets 27 and 37 via vibration-proof structures 28 and 38 that block vibration.
- the rotational power of the motors 23 and 33 is converted into a reciprocating motion by the ball screw shafts 21 and 31 and the female screw bodies 22 and 32 fixed to the first table 11 and the second table 12, and the first table 11 and The second table 12 is reciprocated back and forth and left and right.
- a probe driving structure that operates in accordance with an examination preparation process in which the sole is placed on the contact window 8 opened at a predetermined position of the footrest 2 and the control procedure of the drive control unit 51. 3, the probe 4 is moved, and when the subject feels a moving stimulus on the sole, the input switch 5 is operated to measure the sensory threshold, and the measured sensory threshold is evaluated by the main control unit B Evaluation process.
- the main control unit B includes reference data of a known sensory threshold when a movement stimulus is applied to the soles of the patient group, and an age correction coefficient calculated from a standard value of the sensory threshold based on a difference in the age of the patient. Stored in advance.
- the drive control unit 51 in the stimulus measurement process first controls the drive state of the probe drive structure 3 using the reference data and the age correction coefficient to increase the change range of the moving stimulus by the probe 4 and roughly sense it. Measurement is performed according to a primary stimulus application state in which a threshold value is temporarily set. Next, measurement is performed in a secondary stimulus application state in which a rough stimulus threshold obtained in the primary stimulus application state is used as a reference value and a movement stimulus with a small change width is applied to measure the sensory threshold value.
- a tertiary stimulus that measures a sensory threshold value by applying a larger movement stimulus than the mobile stimulus corresponding to the sensory threshold value temporarily set in the primary stimulus application state
- the sensory threshold value is measured according to the applied state. That is, the primary stimulus applying state, the secondary stimulus applying state, and the tertiary stimulus applying state are performed in the order of description.
- the main control unit B compares and evaluates the measured sensory threshold and the known reference data, and automatically determines the presence / absence of the nerve disorder on the sole and the degree of the neurological disorder.
- the state shifts to the quaternary stimulus application state and the maximum intensity of the mobile stimulus is applied to measure the sensory threshold.
- the tertiary stimulus application state in which the sensory threshold is measured by applying a mobile stimulus having a small change width with the maximum movement stimulus as a reference value.
- the probe 4 is individually moved in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction by the probe driving structure 3 to give the front and rear movement stimulus and the left-right movement stimulus to the sole, and the movement distance and movement speed of the probe 4 Are measured as independent variables.
- a sensory threshold is measured by individually applying a movement stimulus to each of the mother heel surface E1, the mother sphere E2 and the heel surface E3 of the sole.
- the probe 4 is moved by the probe driving structure 3 to give a moving stimulus to the subject's sole, and the sensory threshold value for the moving stimulus is set based on the output signal of the input switch 5 operated by the subject. taking measurement. Further, in the process of measuring the sensory threshold, the driving state of the probe driving structure 3 is controlled using reference data and an age correction coefficient of a known sensory threshold prepared in advance, so that each primary to tertiary stimulus is controlled. The sensory threshold value is measured through the applied state, and the sensory threshold value obtained and the reference data are compared and evaluated by the main control unit B, and the presence or absence of the nerve disorder on the sole and the degree of the neurological disorder are automatically determined. .
- the probe 4 is connected to the probe drive structure 3 only by placing the subject's foot on a predetermined position of the footrest 2 and operating the evaluation apparatus after inputting the age data.
- the movement stimulus as set for the subject can be given accurately by the set procedure. Therefore, it is possible to measure the sensory threshold with high reproducibility by eliminating the fluctuation of the movement stimulus for the subject, and quantitatively measure the sensory threshold on the sole derived from diabetes, and the presence or absence of neuropathy from the measurement result You can automatically identify the progress of
- a measurer who does not have medical expertise or specialized knowledge and skills related to biometrics to measure and evaluate sensory thresholds on the soles. Even so, it is possible to easily measure sensory thresholds, eliminate variations in measurement results due to differences in measurers, and is particularly suitable for outpatient examinations where it is difficult to take a sufficient amount of time.
- Apparatus for evaluating peripheral neuropathy is provided.
- a movement stimulus (secondary stimulus) with a small change width is applied using the temporarily set rough sensory threshold as a reference value, and the sensory threshold is set. Since the measurement is performed in more detail, the sensory threshold value can be accurately determined with a smaller number of times of stimulation. Therefore, it is possible to measure and evaluate the sensory threshold value in a short time by greatly reducing the time required for evaluation of the sensory threshold value in an outpatient examination where it is difficult to take a sufficient time. It should be noted that the provision of the third stimulus includes any error or misperception in the measurement of the rough sensory threshold temporarily set in the first stimulus application state when there is no stimulus response in the second stimulus application state. This is because the sensory threshold value is measured again by applying a large movement stimulus again.
- the probe drive structure 3 is configured by the first table 11 and the second table 12 and the first and second drive structures 13 and 14 that drive the tables 11 and 12, the front and rear movement stimuli and the left and right It is possible to accurately give the movement stimulus.
- the conventional measuring apparatus that applies vibration stimulus or compression stimulus to a specific part of the skin
- a measurement result reflecting the knowledge that the sensory characteristics of the soles differ in two directions is obtained, and the moving distance and moving speed of the probe 4 can be measured as independent variables. Therefore, by comparing the obtained measurement results with known sensory threshold values collected in advance and stored in a database, it is possible to more accurately specify the presence or absence of neuropathy derived from diabetes or the progress of neuropathy.
- the overall structure of the evaluation apparatus can be remarkably simplified and made compact, so that the evaluation apparatus suitable for use in a narrow place such as an examination room or a waiting room. Can provide. Further, there is an advantage that the cost of introducing the evaluation device can be reduced by reducing the overall cost by the amount that can simplify the structure of the evaluation device. Furthermore, by simply changing the posture of the subject to a posture along the moving direction of the probe 4 and a posture orthogonal to the moving direction of the probe 4, it is possible to apply a moving stimulus in the front-rear direction and a moving stimulus in the left-right direction to the sole.
- the determination result compared and evaluated by the main control unit B is clearly displayed on the display device 55, and the presence or absence of the neuropathy or the progress of the neuropathy is displayed while presenting to the subject.
- the outpatient medical staff will clearly indicate which of the 10 levels is to be evaluated, and further, according to each level.
- "Slight neuropathy” or “Slightly strong neuropathy” can be displayed and presented for the evaluation results for the subject.
- the start button By simply turning on the probe 4, the probe 4 can be driven according to a preset procedure, and a movement stimulus as set in advance can be accurately given to the subject.
- measurement of a sensory threshold value is a time-consuming task of repeatedly applying various intensity stimuli to a single site and repeating the same procedure at other sites. For this reason, it is difficult to implement it in a clinical place where time is limited.
- the sensory threshold value of the sole and the measurement result are evaluated through the test preparation process, the stimulus measurement process, and the evaluation process.
- the stimulus measurement process the driving state of the probe driving structure 3 is controlled using reference data of known sensory thresholds prepared in advance and the age correction coefficient, and the sensory sense is obtained through the primary to tertiary stimulus application states. The threshold was measured and determined. Further, in the evaluation process, the sensory threshold value obtained in the previous process and the reference data are compared and evaluated by the main control unit B, so that the presence or absence of the nerve disorder on the sole and the degree of the neurological disorder can be automatically determined. I did it.
- the probe 4 is probed by placing the sole of the subject on a predetermined position of the footrest 2 and inputting the age data, and then starting the stimulus measurement process. It is possible to automatically give the moving stimulus as set to the subject by the set procedure by performing the moving operation automatically by the drive structure 3. Therefore, it is possible to measure the sensory threshold with high reproducibility by eliminating the fluctuation of the movement stimulus for the subject, and quantitatively measure the sensory threshold on the sole derived from diabetes, and the presence or absence of neuropathy from the measurement result You can automatically identify the progress of In addition, since a series of measurements and evaluations are performed automatically, a measurer who does not have medical expertise or specialized knowledge and skills related to biometrics to measure and evaluate sensory thresholds on the soles. Even so, it is possible to easily measure sensory thresholds, eliminate variations in measurement results due to differences in measurers, and is particularly suitable for outpatient examinations where it is difficult to take a sufficient amount of time. A method for evaluating peripheral neuropathy can be provided.
- a movement stimulus (secondary stimulus) with a small change width is applied using the temporarily set rough sensory threshold as a reference value, and the sensory threshold is set. Since the measurement is performed in more detail, the sensory threshold value can be accurately determined with a smaller number of times of stimulation. Therefore, it is possible to measure and evaluate the sensory threshold value in a short time by greatly reducing the time required for evaluation of the sensory threshold value in an outpatient examination where it is difficult to take a sufficient time. It should be noted that the provision of the third stimulus includes any error or misperception in the measurement of the rough sensory threshold temporarily set in the first stimulus application state when there is no stimulus response in the second stimulus application state. This is because the sensory threshold value is measured again by applying a large movement stimulus again.
- the transition to the quaternary stimulus application state is performed, and the sensory threshold is measured by applying the maximum intensity moving stimulus. This is because it is confirmed whether or not there is a stimulus response of the subject to the maximum intensity of the moving stimulus.
- the tertiary stimulus is applied by measuring the sensory threshold by applying the mobile stimulus having a small change width with the maximum mobile stimulus as a reference value. This is because the state shifts to the state and the sensory threshold is reliably measured and specified.
- the sensory threshold values of the sole surface E1, the base surface E2, and the base surface E3 of the sole are measured because of the sense in the skin that senses the mechanical movement stimulus at these measurement target portions. This is because the receptors are densely distributed and the thresholds for sensory stimuli are also different. In addition, it is easier to evaluate the presence or absence of neuropathy or the progress of neuropathy by more reliably measuring the sensory threshold value of each of the previous sites than when other sites are measured. .
- or FIG. 8 shows the Example of the evaluation apparatus (henceforth an evaluation apparatus only) of the diabetic peripheral neuropathy based on this invention.
- front / rear, left / right, and upper / lower follow the cross arrows shown in each figure and the front / rear, left / right, and upper / lower indications shown in the vicinity of each arrow.
- the evaluation device specifies a sensory threshold value from the measurement result of the measurement device A that measures the sensory threshold value of the sole, and the measurement device A.
- the measurement device A is composed of a main control unit (computer) B that evaluates the progress of neuropathy.
- the measuring apparatus A includes a rectangular base 1, a footrest 2 that supports the sole, a probe drive structure 3 disposed between the base 1 and the footrest 2, and a movement stimulus on the sole.
- the probe 4 is provided and the input switch 5 is operated by the subject.
- the footrest 2 is formed of a plastic thick plate, and is fixedly supported by pillars 7 provided at the four corners of the base 1.
- a contact window 8 that accommodates the probe 4 is opened in an L shape at the center of the footrest 2.
- a handrail 9 is erected to support the subject standing on the footrest 2.
- reference numeral 10 denotes an AD-DA converter
- reference numeral 55 denotes a display (display means).
- a fixing device 50 for fixing the measurement target foot is provided on the upper surface of the footrest 2.
- the fixing device 50 is formed of a pair of band cloths having male and female hook-and-loop fasteners.
- the probe drive structure 3 includes a first table 11 and a second table 12 that are guided so as to be reciprocally slidable in directions orthogonal to each other along a horizontal plane, a first drive structure 13 that reciprocates the first table 11, and a second
- the table 12 includes a second drive structure 14 that reciprocates.
- the rectangular first table 11 that is long to the left and right is supported by a pair of left and right guide rails 17 provided on the drive base 16 so as to be slidable back and forth through sliders 15 provided at four locations on the lower surface thereof.
- the square second table 12 is supported by a pair of front and rear guide rails 19 provided on the first table 11 so as to be slidable left and right through sliders 18 provided at four locations on the lower surface thereof.
- the first drive structure 13 includes a ball screw shaft 21, a nut body 22 that is fixed to the lower surface of the first table 11 and meshes with the ball screw shaft 21, and the ball screw shaft 21 is driven forward and backward.
- the step motor (motor) 23 and the coupling 24 are configured.
- a shaft end of the ball screw shaft 21 is rotatably supported by a pair of front and rear bearing boxes 25 via a bearing 26.
- the bearing box 25 is fixed to the drive base 16.
- the first table 11 can be moved forward or backward by rotating the ball screw shaft 21 forward or backward with the step motor 23.
- the step motor 23 is fixed to a bracket 27 fixed to the drive base 16 via an anti-vibration rubber (anti-vibration structure) 28, whereby the vibration generated by the step motor 23 is blocked, and the vibration is driven to the drive base. 16 and the base 1 and the column 7 are prevented from being transmitted to the footrest 2.
- the second drive structure 14 includes a ball screw shaft 31, a nut body 32 that is fixed to the lower surface of the second table 12 and meshes with the ball screw shaft 31, and a step motor that drives the ball screw shaft 31 forward and backward. (Motor) 33, coupling 34 and the like.
- a shaft end of the ball screw shaft 31 is rotatably supported by a pair of left and right bearing boxes 35 via a bearing 36.
- the bearing box 35 is fixed to the first table 11.
- the second table 12 can be moved to the left or right by rotating the ball screw shaft 31 forward or backward by the step motor 33.
- the step motor 33 is fixed to a bracket 37 fixed to the first table 11 via an anti-vibration rubber (anti-vibration structure) 38, thereby blocking the vibration generated by the step motor 33 and preventing the vibration from occurring. Propagation to the platform 2 is prevented.
- a probe fixing portion 40 for attaching the probe 4 is provided in the center of the upper surface of the second table 12.
- a mounting hole 41 having a square cross section is formed at the center of the probe fixing portion 40, and the second table 12 is moved back and forth by inserting the probe 4 into the mounting hole 41.
- the probe 4 can be moved along with the left / right movement.
- the rotational power of the stepping motor 23 is converted into reciprocating power by the ball screw shafts 21 and 31 and the nut bodies 22 and 32.
- the first drive structure 13 and the second drive structure 14 may be configured by using a dynamic linear actuator as a drive source.
- FIG. 4 shows two types of probes 4, which can be attached to the probe fixing unit 40 and the sensory threshold value can be measured.
- the first probe 4A (4) is made of a plastic rod-shaped body having a square axis shape, and gives a moving stimulus to the sole of the foot with a flat contact portion 44 provided at the upper end thereof. In order to provide a sufficient area for the contact portion 44 to contact the sole, the front and rear dimensions and the left and right dimensions of the contact portion 44 are set to 10 mm, and the area is set to 100 mm 2 .
- the second probe 4B (4) is formed of a plastic rod-shaped body having the same angular axis as that of the first probe 4A. A carpet is attached to the upper end of the rod-shaped body to form the contact portion 44.
- the front and rear dimensions, the left and right dimensions, and the area of the contact portion 44 are the same as those of the contact portion 44 of the first probe 4A.
- the contact portions 44 and 44 are flush with the upper opening surface of the contact window 8, as shown in FIG.
- the contact window 8 is formed in an L shape by the front and rear grooves 45 and the left and right grooves 46, and the front and rear dimensions and the left and right dimensions of the grooves 45 and 46 are 28 mm, respectively.
- the input switch 5 is a push button switch, and is turned on when the subject feels a moving stimulus in the process of measuring the sensory threshold with the measuring device A.
- the ON signal (output signal) output from the input switch 5 is taken into the main control unit B, and the ON signal of the input switch 5 and the movement status of the probe 4 are stored in the storage unit 52. Further, the ON signal of the input switch 5 and the movement status of the probe 4 are displayed on a display (display means) 6 provided in the main controller B.
- the main control unit B can move the probe 4 individually in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction in a predetermined procedure by controlling the drive state of the probe drive structure 3 with the drive control unit 51.
- the moving speed of the probe 4 by the probe driving structure 3 can be set in increments of 1 mm / s, and the moving distance can be set in increments of 0.1 ⁇ m.
- the measurement of the sensory threshold on the sole by the measuring device A having the above-described configuration is first performed using the first probe 4A on the sole of the right foot and the sole of the left foot. Further, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the front and rear direction movement stimuli and the left and right direction movement stimuli are given to the respective portions of the main heel surface E1, the main sphere surface E2 and the heel surface E3 for each foot. Measure.
- the front and rear direction moving stimulus and the left and right direction moving stimulus are prepared in multiple stages from a stimulus that is relatively difficult to perceive to a stimulus that is relatively easy to perceive, for example, while increasing (or decreasing) the intensity of the stimulus.
- the measurement is performed while the intensity of stimulation is changed randomly.
- the strength of the moving stimulus can be changed by changing the combination of the moving speed and the moving distance of the probe 4, and what strength of the moving stimulus is given in what order is incorporated in the main controller B in advance. deep.
- the subject's foot is placed on the footrest 2 in a bare foot state, and the subject's weight is raised while acting on the sole.
- the subject grasps the handrail 9 to stabilize the standing posture, and further holds the input switch 5 with the hand on the dominant arm side so that the input switch 5 can be turned on at any time.
- the whole toe surface E ⁇ b> 1 is raised while facing the contact window 8, and the measuring object is fixed by the fixing device 50 (see FIG. 2) attached to the footrest 2. .
- the start button of the main control unit B is turned on, the probe driving structure 3 is operated, and the probe 4 is moved.
- the storage unit 52 of the main control unit B reference data of a known sensory threshold when a movement stimulus is given to the soles of patients suffering from diabetes, and a sensory threshold standard based on the age difference of the patient
- the age correction coefficient calculated from the value is stored in advance.
- the drive control unit 51 controls the drive state of the probe drive structure 3 using the previous reference data and the age correction coefficient, and provides a primary stimulus application state, a secondary stimulus application state, and a tertiary stimulus application state. Are sequentially performed to measure the sensory threshold value.
- a rough sensory threshold value is temporarily set by increasing the change width of the moving stimulus by the probe 4. For example, a moving stimulus divided into five stages is randomly given (S1), and the presence or absence of the subject's stimulus response to the moving stimulus is confirmed (S2). If the subject's stimulus response is recognized (YES in S2), the smallest sensory threshold is provisionally set as a reference value. That is, a rough sensory threshold for a moving stimulus divided into five stages is temporarily set, and the state shifts to a secondary stimulus application state.
- the sensory threshold value is measured by applying a movement stimulus having a small change width with the rough sensory threshold value that is temporarily set as a reference value.
- the roughly set rough sensory threshold value is a threshold value corresponding to stage 3 among the five stages of movement stimuli, this is used as a reference value, and a movement stimulus slightly smaller than the reference value is given ( S3), the presence or absence of the stimulus response of the subject is confirmed (S4). If the test subject's stimulus response is recognized (YES in S4), the previously applied mobile stimulus is used as a new reference value, and a mobile stimulus slightly smaller than the reference value is given (S5). The presence or absence of reaction is confirmed (S6).
- a stimulus response is recognized (YES in S6)
- a stimulus smaller than the previous moving stimulus is given (S5)
- the presence or absence of the subject's stimulus response is confirmed (S6).
- the sensory threshold is measured by repeating the application of a smaller moving stimulus.
- the secondary stimulus application state can be ended by applying the movement stimulus around 5 times.
- the obtained sensory threshold value is compared and evaluated with reference data of a known sensory threshold value measured in advance in the main control unit B, and the presence / absence of the nerve disorder of the sole and the degree of the neurological disorder are determined (S7).
- the evaluation of the degree of neuropathy is divided into, for example, 10 levels.
- the main control unit B identifies which stage the test subject is suffering from the neuropathy and clearly indicates on the display 55. Specifically, for the outpatient medical staff, after indicating on the display 55 which of the 10 stages of evaluation is given, “slight neuropathy” The evaluation result for the subject is displayed, such as “There is a somewhat strong neurological disorder”.
- the measurement of the rough sensory threshold temporarily set in the primary stimulus application state includes some error or misperception. There is a possibility.
- the state shifts to the tertiary stimulus application state the transfer stimulus is applied again (S8), and the sensory threshold is measured again to determine whether or not the subject has a stimulus response. Confirm (S9).
- a movement stimulus larger than the movement stimulus corresponding to the sensory threshold temporarily set in the primary stimulus application state is applied and the subject's stimulus response is recognized (YES in S9), this is The sensory threshold is used.
- the obtained sensory threshold value is compared and evaluated with reference data of a known sensory threshold value measured in advance in the main control unit B, and the presence / absence of the nerve disorder of the sole and the degree of the neurological disorder are determined (S11).
- a stimulus larger than the previous mobile stimulus is given (S8) until the mobile stimulus reaches the maximum value.
- the presence / absence of the stimulus reaction of the subject is repeatedly confirmed (S9). If the mobile stimulus reaches the maximum value (YES in S10), the presence or absence of the subject's stimulus response is confirmed at that time, and the measurement is terminated.
- the movement stimulus is set to the maximum value, if there is no stimulus response of the subject, it is regarded as sensory loss.
- the obtained sensory threshold value is compared and evaluated with reference data of a known sensory threshold value measured in advance in the main control unit B, and the presence / absence of a nerve disorder on the sole and the degree of the neurological disorder are determined (S17).
- S17 the presence / absence of a nerve disorder on the sole and the degree of the neurological disorder are determined.
- S14 the measurement is terminated.
- the primary stimulus application state, the secondary stimulus application state, and the tertiary stimulus application state are sequentially performed.
- the probe 4 In each stimulus application state, the probe 4 is moved back and forth.
- the movement stimulus in the front-rear direction is relatively difficult to perceive.
- the timing of the output signal of the input switch 5 is compared with the movement status of the probe 4 and there is a large difference between the timings of the two, the output signal of the input switch 5 is regarded as a misunderstanding or erroneous operation of the subject. Can be marked or disabled.
- the main control unit B can specify the sensory threshold value for the left and right direction movement stimulus by giving the left and right direction movement stimulus to the main body E1.
- the main surface E2 faces the contact window 8 as shown in FIG. 7, and the movement stimulus in the front-rear direction and the movement stimulus in the left-right direction are individually given in the same manner as described above.
- the measurement of the main sphere E2 is completed, the measurement is performed in the same manner as described above while the heel surface E3 faces the contact window 8 and the movement stimulus in the front-rear direction and the movement stimulus in the left-right direction are individually given. End the measurement.
- measurement is performed by applying a front and rear direction movement stimulus and a right and left direction movement stimulus for each portion of the main surface E1, the main surface S2 and the third surface E3.
- the sensory threshold value for each measurement location can be specified.
- the second probe 4B is attached to the probe fixing unit 40 in place of the first probe 4A, and in the same manner as the first probe 4A, the left and right soles E1 Then, the sensory threshold value can be measured for the main sphere E2 and the heel surface E3.
- the sensory threshold value is measured only by the first probe 4A, and the presence or absence of the nerve disorder on the sole and the degree of the neurological disorder. May be evaluated.
- a plurality of types of probes 4A and 4B having different physical properties of the contact portion 44 are prepared, and the plurality of types of probes 4A and 4B are alternatively used in the stimulus measurement process, so
- a sensory threshold value is measured by applying a plurality of different kinds of mobile stimuli to the sensor
- the mobile stimulus is determined according to the condition of the sole of the subject and the like as compared with the case where the sensory threshold value for the mobile stimulus is measured using only a single probe 4.
- the probe 4 is moved to the probe driving structure by the command from the drive control unit 51 only by standing the subject at the correct position and turning on the start button of the main control unit B. 3 can be moved and operated to automatically and accurately measure the sensory threshold of the sole. Therefore, even a measurer who does not have medical expertise or specialized knowledge and techniques related to living body measurement can easily perform sensory threshold measurement, and the variation in measurement results due to different measurers. Can be eliminated. In this way, the sensory threshold value can be accurately measured by anyone, so the sensory threshold value can be measured according to the guidance of the nurse or nursing assistant while waiting for the examination in the waiting room.
- It can be set as the evaluation apparatus of diabetic peripheral neuropathy suitable for the examination in the outpatient where it is difficult to perform the examination over time.
- the probe 4 since the probe 4 is moved by the probe driving structure 3 and the moving stimulus as it is set to the subject can be accurately given, the variation in the moving stimulus is eliminated and the sensory threshold value is highly reproducible. It can be measured.
- the measurement of the sensory threshold on the sole includes an examination preparation process, a stimulus measurement process, and an evaluation process.
- the examination preparation process the sole is placed on the contact window 8 opened at a predetermined position of the footrest 2 and fixed by the fixing device 50.
- the stimulus measurement process the probe 4 is moved by the probe drive structure 3 that operates according to the control procedure of the drive controller 51, and when the subject feels the movement stimulus on the sole, the input switch 5 is operated to set the sensory threshold value. taking measurement.
- the measured sensory threshold value is evaluated by the main control unit B, and the presence or absence of a nerve disorder on the sole and the degree of the neurological disorder are determined.
- the main control unit B includes reference data of a known sensory threshold when a movement stimulus is applied to the soles of the patient group, and an age correction coefficient calculated from a standard value of the sensory threshold based on a difference in the age of the patient. Pre-stored.
- the drive control unit 51 in the stimulus measurement process first controls the drive state of the probe drive structure 3 using the previous reference data and the age correction coefficient to increase the change width of the movement stimulus by the probe 4 and roughly.
- a primary stimulus application state in which a sensory threshold value is temporarily set is executed.
- a secondary stimulus application state is performed in which a rough sensory threshold value obtained in the primary stimulus application state is used as a reference value, and a movement stimulus having a small change width is applied to measure the sensory threshold value.
- the sensory threshold value is measured by applying a greater movement stimulus than the movement stimulus corresponding to the sensory threshold value temporarily set in the primary stimulus application state.
- the stimulus application state is executed.
- the main control unit B compares and evaluates the measured value obtained in the tertiary stimulus application state with a known sensory threshold value, and automatically determines whether there is a nerve disorder on the sole and the degree of the neurological disorder. Judgment.
- the details of the measurement method in each secondary stimulus application state are as described above.
- the limit method is used step by step in each stimulus application state, and the sensory threshold value for the moving stimulus is measured, so that the number of times of stimulus application to the sole is less than the normal limit method.
- the sensory threshold can be measured in a shorter time.
- the measurement error due to habituation and expectation, which is a characteristic of the limit method may be larger than the case where the measurement is performed by the limit method, because the number of times the stimulus is applied is less.
- the third stimulus application state is executed so as to ensure a more accurate sensory threshold measurement.
- the state shifts to the quaternary stimulus application state, and the sensory threshold is measured by applying the maximum intensity of the mobile stimulus.
- the tertiary stimulus application state in which the sensory threshold is measured by applying a mobile stimulus having a small change width with the maximum movement stimulus as a reference value.
- the main control unit B compares and evaluates the measured known sensory threshold and the reference data, and automatically determines the presence / absence of the nerve disorder on the sole and the degree of the neurological disorder.
- the probe 4 is individually moved in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction by the probe driving structure 3 to give the front and rear movement stimulus and the left-right movement stimulus to the sole, and the movement distance and movement speed of the probe 4 Are measured as independent variables.
- a sensory threshold value for a moving stimulus in a shearing direction applied to the sole can be measured unlike a conventional measuring apparatus that applies a vibration stimulus or a compression stimulus to a specific part of the skin.
- the sensory threshold value In the stimulus measurement process, it is preferable to measure the sensory threshold value by individually applying a movement stimulus to each of the mother heel surface E1, the mother sphere E2 and the heel surface E3 of the sole. In this way, the movement stimuli are individually applied to the main heel surface E1, the main sphere surface E2, and the heel surface E3.
- the three points on the sole of the foot are the sensory sensors in the skin that sense mechanical stimuli. This is because the container is a densely distributed part, and the thresholds for sensory stimuli are also different, and the knowledge that these three sensory thresholds have an extremely important meaning is widely recognized. .
- this device can measure in principle anywhere on the sole of the foot except for these three points. For example, when applied to the diagnosis of neurological diseases, peripheral nerves that are expected to fail are It is possible to perform measurements on the sole of the foot other than the three points that dominate.
- a sensory threshold is measured by applying a moving stimulus in a state where the subject's weight acts on the sole.
- a moving stimulus is applied with the subject's body weight acting on the sole
- a sensory threshold value under a condition in which pressure is applied uniformly to the sensory receptors distributed in the skin and the stimulus is always stimulated. It becomes measurement of.
- the pressure applied by the body weight has an effect of masking the sensitivity of the sensory receptor in the skin, so that the sensation becomes dull and a value larger than the sensory threshold value measured under the measurement condition in which the body weight is not added is measured.
- the sensory threshold value measured under such conditions is a value under the same conditions as in a normal standing posture, and is effective in evaluating the presence or absence of neuropathy resulting from diabetes or the progress of neuropathy. Such a measurement is impossible with all the conventional sensory function measurement methods and measuring instruments.
- the probe drive structure 3 is configured by the first table 11 and the second table 12 and the first drive structure 13 and the second drive structure 14 that reciprocate these tables 11 and 12.
- 40 can constitute the probe driving structure 3.
- the probe 4 gives a movement stimulus in the front-rear direction to the subject's sole so that it is orthogonal to the movement direction of the probe 4.
- the subject's posture can be changed to give a lateral movement stimulus to the sole.
- the overall structure of the evaluation apparatus can be remarkably simplified and made compact, so that it can be used in a narrow place such as an examination room or a waiting room. It is possible to provide an evaluation device suitable for this. Further, there is an advantage that the cost of introducing the evaluation device can be reduced by reducing the overall cost by the amount that can simplify the structure of the evaluation device.
- the measurement of the sensory threshold on the sole is preferably performed in a state where the subject stands on the footrest 2 and the weight of the subject acts on the sole, but it is not necessary.
- the sensory threshold value can be measured by placing the foot of a subject sitting on a chair on the footrest 2. In that case, it is good to hold
- the input switch 5 does not need to be a push button switch, and other switches such as a touch switch and a fall switch can be used.
- the input switch 5 can be incorporated in the handrail 9.
- the contact portion 44 is not limited.
- a wood piece, metal piece, tatami mat, leather, fabric, tile, or the like can be attached to the upper end of the rod-shaped body to form the contact portion 44.
- the probe 4 can be formed in a rod shape with plastic, metal, and wood, and the upper end surface thereof can be formed with irregularities, grooves, protrusions, or the like, or the upper end surface can be roughened to form the contact portion 44.
- the motors 23 and 33 of the first drive structure 13 and the second drive structure 14 do not need to be step motors, and other types of synchronous motors can be used.
- the anti-vibration rubbers 28 and 38 can also be disposed between the drive base 16 and the base 1.
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Description
本発明の目的は、より少ない刺激付与回数で神経障害の有無、あるいは神経障害の進行状況などを自動的に特定でき、従って、評価に要する時間が短時間で済み、さらに専門的な知識や技術を要することなく誰もが正確に検査を行える、外来での診察に適した糖尿病性末梢神経障害の評価装置と、その方法を提供することにある。
2 足載台
3 プローブ駆動構造
4 プローブ
5 入力スイッチ
8 接触窓
11 第1テーブル
12 第2テーブル
13 第1駆動構造
14 第2駆動構造
40 プローブ固定部
44 接触部
51 駆動制御部
52 記憶部
A 測定装置
B 主制御部(コンピュータ)
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- 足裏の感覚閾値を測定する測定装置(A)と、測定装置(A)の測定結果から感覚閾値を特定し、さらに、特定された感覚閾値から神経障害の有無、あるいは神経障害の進行状況などを評価する主制御部(B)とを備えており、
測定装置(A)は、基台(1)に設けられて座位ないし立位の被験者の足裏を支持する足載台(2)と、足裏に移動刺激を与えるプローブ(4)と、プローブ(4)を移動操作するプローブ駆動構造(3)と、移動刺激を認識した被験者によって操作される入力スイッチ(5)と、プローブ駆動構造(3)の駆動状態を制御する駆動制御部(51)とを備えており、
主制御部(B)には、患者群の足裏に移動刺激を与えたときの既知の感覚閾値の基準データと、患者の年代の違いに基づく感覚閾値の標準値から算出された年齢補正係数とが予め記憶させてあり、
駆動制御部(51)は、前記基準データと年齢補正係数とを用いてプローブ駆動構造(3)の駆動状態を制御して、1次刺激付与状態と、2次刺激付与状態と、3次刺激付与状態とを順次行って感覚閾値を測定するように構成されており、
1次刺激付与状態においては、プローブ(4)による移動刺激の変化幅を大きくして大まかな感覚閾値を仮設定しており、
2次刺激付与状態においては、仮設定された大まかな感覚閾値を基準値にして、変化幅が小さな移動刺激を付与して感覚閾値を測定しており、
3次刺激付与状態においては、2次刺激付与状態において被験者の刺激反応がなかった場合に、1次刺激付与状態で仮設定した感覚閾値に対応する移動刺激より大きな移動刺激を付与して感覚閾値を測定しており、
主制御部(B)が、測定された感覚閾値と前記既知の基準データとを比較評価して、足裏の神経障害の有無と、神経障害の程度を自動的に判定することを特徴とする糖尿病性末梢神経障害の評価装置。 - プローブ駆動構造(3)が、前後および左右へ往復スライド自在に案内支持される第1テーブル(11)および第2テーブル(12)と、基台(1)に設けられて第1テーブル(11)を往復操作する第1駆動構造(13)と、第1テーブル(11)に設けられて第2テーブル(12)を往復操作する第2駆動構造(14)と、第2テーブル(12)に設けたプローブ固定部(40)とで構成されており、
プローブ固定部(40)に装着したプローブ(4)を第1テーブル(11)の移動方向と、第2テーブル(12)の移動方向に個別に移動させて、プローブ(4)の移動距離と、移動速度を独立した変数として測定し、
測定された感覚閾値と前記基準データとを主制御部(B)で評価する請求項1に記載の糖尿病性末梢神経障害の評価装置。 - プローブ駆動構造(3)が、往復スライド自在に案内支持される移動テーブル(11)と、基台(1)に設けられて移動テーブル(11)を往復操作する駆動構造(13)と、移動テーブル(11)に設けたプローブ固定部(40)とで構成されており、
プローブ固定部(40)に装着したプローブ(4)の移動方向に沿う姿勢と、プローブ(4)の移動方向と直交する姿勢とに被験者の姿勢を変更して、前後方向の移動刺激と左右方向の移動刺激を足裏に付与する請求項1に記載の糖尿病性末梢神経障害の評価装置。 - 足裏の神経障害の有無と神経障害の程度に関する主制御部(B)の判定結果を表示する表示手段(55)を備えている請求項1から3のいずれかひとつに記載の糖尿病性末梢神経障害の評価装置。
- 第1駆動構造(13)を構成するモーター(23)と、第2駆動構造(14)を構成するモーター(33)のそれぞれが、振動を遮断する防振構造(28・38)を介してブラケット(27・37)に固定されており、
前記各モーター(23・33)の回転動力を、ボールねじ軸(21・31)と、第1テーブル(11)および第2テーブル(12)に固定した雌ねじ体(22・32)とで往復動作に変換して、第1テーブル(11)および第2テーブル(12)を前後および左右へ往復スライド操作する請求項2または4に記載の糖尿病性末梢神経障害の評価装置。 - 足載台(2)の所定位置に開口した接触窓(8)に足裏を載せる検査準備過程と、
駆動制御部(51)の制御手順に従って作動するプローブ駆動構造(3)でプローブ(4)を移動操作し、被験者が足裏に移動刺激を感じたときに入力スイッチ(5)を操作して感覚閾値を測定する刺激測定過程と、
測定された感覚閾値を主制御部(B)で評価する評価過程とを含み、
主制御部(B)には、患者群の足裏に移動刺激を与えたときの既知の感覚閾値の基準データと、患者の年代の違いに基づく感覚閾値の標準値から算出された年齢補正係数とが予め記憶されており、
刺激測定過程における駆動制御部(51)は、前記基準データと年齢補正係数とを用いてプローブ駆動構造(3)の駆動状態を制御して、プローブ(4)による移動刺激の変化幅を大きくして大まかな感覚閾値を仮設定する1次刺激付与状態と、
1次刺激付与状態で得られた大まかな感覚閾値を基準値にして、変化幅が小さな移動刺激を付与して感覚閾値を測定する2次刺激付与状態と、
2次刺激付与状態において被験者の刺激反応がなかった場合に、1次刺激付与状態で仮設定した感覚閾値に対応する移動刺激より大きな移動刺激を付与して、感覚閾値を測定する3次刺激付与状態とを記載順に行っており、
評価過程において、主制御部(B)が、測定された感覚閾値と前記既知の基準データとを比較評価して、足裏の神経障害の有無と、神経障害の程度を自動的に判定することを特徴とする糖尿病性末梢神経障害の評価方法。 - 刺激測定過程において、1次刺激付与状態において被験者の刺激反応がなかった場合に、4次刺激付与状態に移行して最大の強度の移動刺激を付与して感覚閾値を測定し、
4次刺激付与状態において被験者の刺激反応があった場合に、最大移動刺激を基準値にして、変化幅が小さな移動刺激を付与して感覚閾値を測定する3次刺激付与状態を行う請求項6に記載の糖尿病性末梢神経障害の評価方法。 - 刺激測定過程において、プローブ(4)をプローブ駆動構造(3)で前後方向と左右方向とに個別に移動させて、足裏に前後の移動刺激と左右の移動刺激を与え、プローブ(4)の移動距離と、移動速度を独立した変数として測定できる請求項6または7に記載の糖尿病性末梢神経障害の評価方法。
- 刺激測定過程において足裏の母趾面(E1)と、母趾球面(E2)と、踵面(E3)のそれぞれに、移動刺激を個別に与えて感覚閾値を測定する請求項6から8のいずれかひとつに記載の糖尿病性末梢神経障害の評価方法。
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