Difference in sensibility between the dominant and nondominant index finger as tested using the semmes-weinstein monofilaments pressure aesthesiometer

Hage, J. Joris; Steen, Lydia P. E. van der; Groot, Peter J.M. de

doi:10.1016/s0363-5023(05)80012-7

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“…Additionally, reflex changes at the patella, medial hamstring and Achilles tendon can distinguish a L4, L5 or S1 radiculopathy from a common peroneal neuropathy [25]. Sensory changes to light touch or pinprick may not improve the clinical picture as dermatomal patterns and peripheral nerve distributions can have much overlap and sensory evaluation may be prone to subjective bias [26]. Finally, adverse nerve root tension, including femoral nerve stress test and straight leg raise can indicate a lumbar nerve root involvement which is absent during peroneal neuropathy.…”

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Peroneal neuropathy misdiagnosed as L5 radiculopathy: a case report

Reife

Coulis

2013

Chiropr Man Therap

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ObjectiveThe purpose of this case report is to describe a patient who presented with a case of peroneal neuropathy that was originally diagnosed and treated as a L5 radiculopathy.Clinical featuresA 53-year old female registered nurse presented to a private chiropractic practice with complaints of left lateral leg pain. Three months earlier she underwent elective left L5 decompression surgery without relief of symptoms.Intervention and outcomeLumbar spine MRI seven months prior to lumbar decompression surgery revealed left neural foraminal stenosis at L5-S1. The patient symptoms resolved after she stopped crossing her legs.ConclusionThis report discusses a case of undiagnosed peroneal neuropathy that underwent lumbar decompression surgery for a L5 radiculopathy. This case study demonstrates the importance of a thorough clinical examination and decision making that ensures proper patient diagnosis and management.

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Peroneal neuropathy misdiagnosed as L5 radiculopathy: a case report

Reife

Coulis

2013

Chiropr Man Therap

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“…Impairment at the arm (A), hand (H), leg (L), and foot (F) were determined using the 7-point activity scale, where score of 1 represents complete independence and a score of 7 represents total assistance. Using the 5-piece Semmes–Weinstein kit of calibrated monofilaments (Sammons Preston Roylan, Cedarburg, WI, USA), ability to discern light touch and pressure was measured in the more affected hand and foot [44]. Reflexes obtained using a reflex hammer were graded on a 0 to 4+ scale, where 0 means a reflex is absent and 4+ represents a hyperactive reflex with clonus for knee jerk (L1) and ankle plantarflexion jerk (S1) [45].…”

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Long-Term Plasticity in Reflex Excitability Induced by Five Weeks of Arm and Leg Cycling Training after Stroke

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Neural connections remain partially viable after stroke, and access to these residual connections provides a substrate for training-induced plasticity. The objective of this project was to test if reflex excitability could be modified with arm and leg (A & L) cycling training. Nineteen individuals with chronic stroke (more than six months postlesion) performed 30 min of A & L cycling training three times a week for five weeks. Changes in reflex excitability were inferred from modulation of cutaneous and stretch reflexes. A multiple baseline (three pretests) within-subject control design was used. Plasticity in reflex excitability was determined as an increase in the conditioning effect of arm cycling on soleus stretch reflex amplitude on the more affected side, by the index of modulation, and by the modulation ratio between sides for cutaneous reflexes. In general, A & L cycling training induces plasticity and modifies reflex excitability after stroke.

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“…The results of studies conducted by Ozcan et al, [5], Hage et al, [7] and Van Turnhour et al, [8] illustrated that the pressure sense thresholds of the dominant and non-dominant hand of right-and left-handed individuals in different age groups are not significantly different. The probable reasons for these findings are: 1.…”

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“…However, Hage et al, Van Turnhout et al, and Özcan et al, found no significant differences in the touch pressure threshold between the dominant and non-dominant hand [5,7,8]. In a study on right-handed individuals, Teixeira illustrated that repetitive tapping, anticipatory timing and the rate of drawing movement in individuals aged between 18 and 63 years have one asymmetric character, which is that the dominant hand performs these functions better than the non-dominant hand.…”

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Relationship Between Laterality and Handedness With the Higher Order Sensory Functions and Manual Dexterity of the Elderly

Azad

Taghizadeh

Ghorbanpoor

et al. 2017

IRJ

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Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the possible effects of laterality and handedness on higher-order sensory functions and manual dexterity of the elderly. Methods:In this non-experimental cross-sectional study, 58 elderly people aged 60-75 years (35 right-handed) were recruited through a convenience sampling method. Laterality of the selected subjects was examined using the Edinburg test, while the higher-order sensory functions were assessed via haptic performance along with weight and texture discrimination tests. Gross and fine manual dexterity functions were assessed with the help of the box-and-block and Purdue pegboard tests, respectively.Results: Results showed that the main effects of laterality and handedness, as well as the interaction effect of laterality × handedness on the haptic performance of the elderly were not significant. However, the main and interaction effects of laterality and handedness on the texture and weight discrimination of the elderly were significant. On the other hand, the main and interaction effects of laterality and handedness on the gross and fine manual dexterity of the elderly were not found to be significant. Discussion: Laterality has no effect on the higher-order sensory functions of rightand left-handed elderly people. However, effects of laterality on fine motor dexterity in right-handed individuals were detected.

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Difference in sensibility between the dominant and nondominant index finger as tested using the semmes-weinstein monofilaments pressure aesthesiometer

Cited by 42 publications

References 3 publications

Peroneal neuropathy misdiagnosed as L5 radiculopathy: a case report

Peroneal neuropathy misdiagnosed as L5 radiculopathy: a case report

Long-Term Plasticity in Reflex Excitability Induced by Five Weeks of Arm and Leg Cycling Training after Stroke

Relationship Between Laterality and Handedness With the Higher Order Sensory Functions and Manual Dexterity of the Elderly

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