Tuning Forks in Exams and More

I was reading about the use of tuning forks in alternative medical exams. This led to a Google search tonight where I discovered for sale a tuning fork dildo! This sounds exciting.

This also led to the thought that the idea of a tuning fork in a play Docs medical bag might be a handy item to have. Has anyone tried it or tried the tuning fork dildo?

Lady Teddy, always wondering and seeking new toys for her naughty nurse bag

I don't use a tuning fork dildo, Lady Teddy. I find most of my patients can hit the high notes without them!

I do however use a tuning fork in my standard non sexualised top to toe examinations - fairly obviously to check hearing.

My big problem is that I have a sore right knee due to hitting on it to activate the tuning fork!!!

Thanks for the answer, BigK. The tuning fork dildo sounds so interesting. I would love to try one during an exam! And yes, I have enough of an imagination that I could think of medical reason for it, somehow!

Lady Teddy

I'm of the understanding that a tuning fork is used during the diagnosis of erectile dysfunction to assess the quality of nerve conduction in the penis. Okay, it sounds medical to me! Go for it, Lady Teddy!

Play On!

LadyDoc

Very good topic, but not just for sensation, but also hearing - there are two tests Rinne's and Weber's both are easily administered. Good you folks bring up neuro exams - I know a gal neurologist whose armamentarium consisted of an unbent paper clip and cotton ball. She could make the most amazing diagnoses with only these "instruments".

DrLaennec

I have Multiple Sclerosis and every time I see the Neurologist he uses a tuning fork to chech the nerves in my hands and in the knees.