K-Scan™ System

joint analysis

Provides a better understanding of how the contact surfaces of articulating bones are functioning and loading.

K-Scan Joint Analysis System Features:

Paper-thin sensors provide accurate data for objective, quantified analysis of joint function
System measures pressure, force and contact area between adjacent articulating bones to provide a better understanding of how they are functioning, articulating, and loading
Multiple sensor designs allow for various types of joint analysis, such as shoulder, wrist, knee, ankle, and more
Scanning speed of up to 100 Hz

See how researchers at the Cleveland Clinic use K-Scan in their BioRobotics Lab in this video from their YouTube channel.

Benefits of Pressure Measurement:

Validate and improve the design of implants
Help to increase longevity of artificial joints
Visualization of internal joint pressure distribution
Benchmarking

A Tekscan system consists of scanning electronics, software and patented thin-film sensors.

K-Scan Components

(1) Evolution USB Handle - Every Tekscan system uses specially designed scanning electronics called Handles or Cuffs. The electronics connect to the sensor, gather the data from the sensor, and then process and send this data to your computer via USB connection.

K-Scan Software CD

K-Scan Sensors - Sensor selection dependent on application

Additional items may be included with your system purchase.

View computer requirements

Sensors available for each application are listed below.

Equilibration devices are available to normalize sensor output.

*Sensor Model shown in image.

Scapula	4205 5076 5101*	4205 4400 4402 5051* 5076	Socket
Disks & Vertebrae	4201 5033 6900*	4201 5033 6900*	Articular Processes
Wrist	4201* 5033	4000* 4010N 4011	Knee
Ankle	4201 5033*

View all of Tekscan's Pressure Sensors

K-Scan Joint Analysis Software Features

Dynamic 2-D and 3-D displays of real-time and recorded data
Displays of pressure and force curves, and contact area over time
View data frame by frame
Side-by-side comparisons of joint compartment loading
Frame by frame, and peak phase displays
Ability to isolate and concentrate on specific areas of the contact area ASCII data output

Click above to view a demonstration of the software!

The software is available in several languages including Spanish, French and German. View software languages available.

K-Scan Joint Analysis System Applications

Determine loading force, pressure, and contact area
Provide data for dynamic and finite stress analysis
Study of implant design and articulating joints
View and assess the impact of various joint compartment geometries
Perform cadaveric joint studies on the knee, ankle, wrist, hip, elbow, and shoulder
Assess the design or evaluate the function of the artificial joints

Numerous articles have been published regarding pressure mapping and its applications. Tekscan has compiled a list of these research publications in our Medical Bibliography.