Tuning forks

A tuning fork is an essential instrument in medical diagnostics, especially in neurology and ENT medicine. It is used for hearing tests, vibration testing, and examining nerve functions.

In neurology, tuning forks help detect reduced vibration sensitivity, which may indicate nerve damage, diabetes, or polyneuropathy. In ENT diagnostics, they are used to assess conductive hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss.

There are different tuning fork models that vary in frequency, material, and application. The most common types are:

• Rydel-Seiffer Tuning Fork (128 Hz & 64 Hz) – Specially designed for neurology to test vibration sensitivity.
• Hartmann Tuning Fork (440 Hz) – Primarily used in ENT medicine for the Rinne-Weber test to differentiate between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
• Standard tuning forks – Suitable for general medical and physical applications.

Tuning forks are used for various medical tests:

• Weber test – Compares hearing perception between both ears.
• Rinne test – Differentiates between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
• Vibration testing – Used in neurology to detect polyneuropathy, diabetes, or nerve damage at an early stage.

Tuning forks come in different frequencies, which are suitable for various diagnostic applications:

• 64 Hz to 256 Hz – Used in neurology to test vibration sensitivity. This is important for the early detection of nerve damage in diabetes, polyneuropathy, or other neurological disorders.
• 440 Hz – Standard in ENT diagnostics for the Rinne test (examines whether hearing loss is caused by conductive hearing loss or sensorineural hearing loss) and the Weber test (determines if hearing impairment is stronger in one ear than the other).
• 512 Hz to 1024 Hz – Ideal for more precise hearing tests as they are close to human speech frequency. They produce fewer vibrations through the bone, improving test accuracy. They are commonly used for detailed hearing loss diagnoses when lower frequencies are not sufficient.

High-quality tuning forks are made of durable materials for optimal sound quality and tone stability.
The most common materials include:

• Stainless steel – Robust, rust-free, and with long-lasting vibration duration.
• Aluminum – Lightweight and easy to handle, often used for hearing tests.
• Chromed metal – Aesthetically pleasing and particularly resistant.

Tuning forks from the Babinski Professional Shop stand out due to their highest quality and precise craftsmanship.
Our advantages:

• Wide range of medical tuning forks.
• High-quality materials for long vibration duration.
• Available with personalized engraving – perfect as a gift for medical professionals.
• Ideal for use in neurology and ENT diagnostics.

Find the perfect tuning fork for your medical diagnostics. Whether for neurology, ENT, or general diagnostics – here at the Babinski Professional Shop, you will find a wide selection of high-quality tuning forks.

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