A reliable, non‐invasive measurement tool for anisotropy in normal skin and scar tissue

Background: Anisotropy of the skin varies depending on different locations and pathological conditions. Currently, no reliable non‐invasive measurement tool is available for tissue anisotropy. The Reviscometer® is an anisotropy measurement tool that measures the resonance running time (RRT) of a shock wave. This study was initiated to establish the reliability of the Reviscometer® on normal skin and scars, and to provide basic information on tissue alignment in normal skin and scars.

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