Abstract: Testing instruments having a handle with a first handle portion that is substantially linear and a second handle portion wherein the handle is not substantially linear, a first monofilament, and a second monofilament wherein the first monofilament detachably connects to the second handle portion and wherein the second monofilament detachably connects to the second handle portion are disclosed herein. Further, methods of evaluating cutaneous sensory detection in which an instrument is held with a digit proximate to a position indicator, a skin area is contacted with a monofilament, sufficient pressure is applied to flex the monofilament, and the monofilament is withdrawn from the skin area.

Abstract: A clothing display fixture includes a sleeve having an inner surface, an outer surface, a pair of opposing edges defining a top and a bottom, a joint, a first cross member and a second cross member. The first and second cross members have first lengthwise edges and opposing second lengthwise edges and first widthwise edges and opposing second widthwise edges. The first and second opposing widthwise edges are located adjacent to the inner surface of the sleeve such that the second widthwise edges span across the joint and wherein the first and second support members extend through a center of the sleeve.

Abstract: A clothing display fixture includes a sleeve having an inner surface, an outer surface, a pair of opposing edges defining a top and a bottom, a joint, a first cross member and a second cross member. The first and second cross members have first lengthwise edges and opposing second lengthwise edges and first widthwise edges and opposing second widthwise edges. The first and second opposing widthwise edges are located adjacent to the inner surface of the sleeve such that the first widthwise edges span across the joint and wherein the first and second support members extend through a center of the sleeve.

Abstract: An improved hand-held device for evaluating cutaneous sensory detection consisting of a plastic or similar material rod handle and a simple curve that enables function and versatility not possible without the curve. The curve helps prevent an attached monofilament used as the testing stimulus from being laid down upon itself, or being damaged when put in a case. It helps prevent the monofilament from being sheared off by another device's handle when several devices are grouped for a cutaneous sensory detection test. One embodiment adds a disk attachment at the end of the handle curve and extension. The disk is pre-embedded with a monofilament of a given diameter size, and length, enabling the monofilaments to be quickly and easily replaced or interchanged by an examiner without replacing an entire device, or disassembling a device. Alternative disks contain two or a plurality of filaments of preselected diameter size and length.

Abstract: An improved hand-held device for evaluating cutaneous sensory detection consisting of a plastic or similar material rod handle and a simple curve that enables function and versatility not possible without the curve. The curve helps prevent an attached monofilament used as the testing stimulus from being laid down upon itself, or being damaged when put in a case. It helps prevent the monofilament from being sheared off by another device's handle when several devices are grouped for a cutaneous sensory detection test. One embodiment adds a disk attachment at the end of the handle curve and extension. The disk is pre-embedded with a monofilament of a given diameter size, and length, enabling the monofilaments to be quickly and easily replaced or interchanged by an examiner without replacing an entire device, or disassembling a device. Alternative disks contain two or a plurality of filaments of preselected diameter size and length.

Abstract: A hand and lower arm prosthesis is provided for amputees who have the amputation stump of the lower arm muscularly connected to the upper arm, the prosthesis including a lateral thumb pinch utilizing a key grip with spring closure force connected to the upper arm elbow and in combination connected to the opposite shoulder to translate force of humeral flexion electively, alternately or in combination, with pronation and supination to the thumb pinch.