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The Torsionometer has a 25-mm probe. (A) The device twists a 25-mm diameter portion of skin (B), then measures the rate at which the skin recoils to its original position (degrees/sec). The area, volume, and depth of tissue impacted is greater than with the Cortex device, as shown by the shaded area (C).
