2015
DOI: 10.1177/1753193415621273
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Inter- and intra-tester reliability of sensibility testing in digital nerve repair

Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the inter- and intra-tester reliability of the static two-point discrimination and Semmes-Weinstein monofilament tests in digital nerve repair. A total of 100 digital nerves from 67 patients were included into the study. An experienced orthopaedic surgeon and a physiotherapist examined the sensory nerve recovery. The reproducibility score of both tests was at a poor level, but the reliability of the Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test was higher than the static two-point… Show more

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“…Physical variables were pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) assessed bilaterally in the cranial and extracranial areas with a digital algometer [34] (Fx. 25 Force Gage, Wagner Instruments, Greenwich, CT, USA); two-point discrimination was tested in the trigeminal areas with an esthesiometer [35]; and cervical flexor endurance was measured with a craniocervical flexion test [36]. Psychological variables were as follows: impact of headache on the quality of life and work performance (HIT-6 scale) [37], pain catastrophizing (PC Scale) [38], neck disability (neck disability Index) [39] and depression symptoms (Hamilton depression rating scale) [40].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Physical variables were pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) assessed bilaterally in the cranial and extracranial areas with a digital algometer [34] (Fx. 25 Force Gage, Wagner Instruments, Greenwich, CT, USA); two-point discrimination was tested in the trigeminal areas with an esthesiometer [35]; and cervical flexor endurance was measured with a craniocervical flexion test [36]. Psychological variables were as follows: impact of headache on the quality of life and work performance (HIT-6 scale) [37], pain catastrophizing (PC Scale) [38], neck disability (neck disability Index) [39] and depression symptoms (Hamilton depression rating scale) [40].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is a major public health burden, however, current treatments have remained suboptimal, often resulting in poor functional recovery. [1][2][3] The annual incidence of PNI is estimated between 13 and 23 per 100 000 persons in developed countries. 2,4 In the United States alone, more than 20 million patients suffer from PNI caused by trauma and medical disorders, and approximately $150 billion health care dollars are spent on nerve injuries each year.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Locations on the dorsal and volar side of the hand are assessed: each fingertip, each dorsal proximal phalanx, index and pinkey volar proximal phalanx, six points on the palm, and two points on the dorsal hand. The SWME is a standardized measure with moderate reliability, greater than the static two-point discrimination test in some conditions [ 39 , 40 ]. This assessment was done weekly using the same brand of filaments, same evaluator, and filaments were replaced if damaged or bent.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%