![]() 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16 Recently, a systematic review 17 aimed to investigate the best method to screen for DRAM presence and monitor DRAM width. 11ĭigital calipers have also been reported as a method to measure the IRD and thus to diagnose DRAM, and it has been used in several studies. ![]() One study demonstrated it as an accuracy method of measuring DRAM, especially in the supraumbilical (SU) level and at the umbilicus. 11, 13 Therefore, ultrasonography (USG) has been proposed as an alternative to evaluate the abdominal wall, especially during pregnancy. However, besides being an expensive method, it exposes the patient to radiation, and thus it cannot be used on pregnant women. 11, 12, 13Ĭurrently, the method of choice considered the gold standard for evaluation of the abdominal wall and hence measurement of DRAM is the computed tomography scan. However, the current literature points out that subcutaneous fat and excessive abdominal flabbiness can interfere with measurements and that the finger's width may vary among people, which makes palpation an unreliable method to diagnose DRAM. At first, palpation was the method used to measure the IRD, 5, 9, 10 and in these cases it was considered DRAM if the IRD was greater than 2 fingers. 3 The variety of measurement methods used among the studies leads to a lack of standardization, making it difficult to compare their findings. Several methods to diagnose this condition have been reported in literature. 3, 6 Although this condition does not directly cause discomfort or pain, in cases of excessive strain, it may interfere with abdominal muscle functionality and generate greater predisposition to various disorders such as back pain and aesthetic and urogynecological problems. The DRAM may lead to severe implications for the abdomen, resulting in sagging and bulging of the abdominal wall. 4 The prevalence in the pregnant population varies among studies from 30% to 70% in the third gestational trimester. 1, 2, 3 It is associated with genetic factors, and with conditions such as obesity, excessive weight loss, excess exercise, and pregnancy. There are modifications of Software for Windows, Android, iOS devices.Īll MICROTECH long jaw calipers pass metrological control in accredited ISO 17025 metrological laboratory.The diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle (DRAM) is defined as a separation of the muscle beams of the rectus abdominis from the linea alba, which increases the interrecti distance (IRD). It’s not necessary spend extra money for batteries, about Built in rechargeable Li-pol battery.īuilt in Wireless data transfer module gives possibility transfer measuring data and data from memory to MICROTECH MDS software. This light micron calipers has 500, 1100, 1500 mm (20, 44, 60 inch) ranges.Īlso computerized measuring module of caliper equipped with internal memory, Go/NoGo functions with color indication, Max/min, Formula function, manual temperature and error compensation.Ĭolor display and Touchscreen provides high usability of micron caliper. This patented technology improve accuracy of caliper up to 5 micron, that’s much more better then standard calipers. MICROTECH also equipped this caliper with Force control module, that gives possibility measure all time with a same Force. It gives possibility have 10 or 1 micron resolution and higher accuracy, then competitors calipers. Main advantage of this precision caliper is using computerized measuring system from MICROTECH. Weight of aluminium light caliper with long jaws starting from 2,7 kg. Light long jaw calipers are made from aluminium with steel rolls for easy sliding and high accuracy and repeatability.
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