Wartenberg wheel

Wartenberg wheel
For other uses of "Wartenberg", see Wartenberg (disambiguation).
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A Wartenberg wheel, also called a Wartenberg pinwheel or Wartenberg neurowheel, is a medical device for neurological use. It was originally designed by Dr Robert Wartenberg to test nerve reactions (sensitivity) as it rolled systematically across the skin.[1] A Wartenberg wheel is generally made of stainless steel with a handle of approximately seven inches in length. The wheel, which has evenly spaced radiating sharp pins, rotates around as it is rolled across the flesh. A disposable plastic version is available. Because of hygienic concerns, these devices are hardly used any more.[2]

The Wartenberg wheel is also used as a sex toy.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Lehrner J., e.a.: Klinische Neuropsychologie: Grundlagen - Diagnostik - Rehabilitation, Springer, 2005, S. 135, ISBN 3211213368, here online
  2. ^ Kornhuber E., e.a.: Die neurologische Untersuchung, Birkhäuser, 2005, p. 16, ISBN 3798514445, here online
  3. ^ Grimme M. T.: Das SM-Handbuch. Charon-Verlag 2002, ISBN 3-931406-01-6

Further reading

  • Phillip Miller, Molly Devon, William A. Granzig: Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of Sadomasochism. Mystic Rose Books 1995, ISBN 0-9645960-0-8


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