Moeltgen Goniometer

Description

Moeltgen Goniometer

The Moeltgen goniometer measures angles with two hinged arms and a graduated arc. At 18 cm, it is compact, and because it is steel, the Moeltgen goniometer keeps its accuracy through years of cleaning.

Measuring joint angles

Align the hinge with the axis of the joint, lay one arm along each segment, and then read the angle on the arc. Take the reading at the start and the end of the movement, so you record the range of motion rather than a single position. Also measure the other side for comparison.

Choosing a Moeltgen goniometer

Choose it when you want a compact, rigid goniometer that does not flex. By contrast, the Collin goniometer has longer arms for large joints, and the Carroll pattern suits the fingers. Many clinics therefore keep one of each.

Care

Wipe the arms after each patient, and clean the hinge. Keep the arc free of scratches, since a marked scale is hard to read. Also check the hinge now and then, because a loose hinge lets the arms drift during a reading.

Moeltgen goniometer specification

• Length: 18 cm
• Hinged arms
• Graduated arc
• Material: stainless steel
• Reusable, supplied non sterile

Warranty and supply

Every instrument carries a three year warranty against defects in manufacture, counted from the invoice date. Before an order ships, we inspect it in Atlanta. Also, for cleaning and sterilizing questions, see our FAQs, or browse the rest of our diagnostic medical instruments.

In addition, the FDA recognizes ASTM F899, the standard for stainless steel in surgical instruments.

Disclaimer

Catalog photographs are reference images and may show more than one size or version, so check the option you select before ordering. This is a professional use product. Surgical stainless steel contains nickel, so Intrace USA cannot accept liability for allergic or material sensitivity reactions. See the FDA guidance on materials used in medical devices.