Threshold Detection and Semmes-Weinstein Monofilaments

Bell-Krotoski, Judith; Fess, Elaine Ewing; Figarola, John H.; Hiltz, Danell

doi:10.1016/s0894-1130(12)80314-0

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“…All patients underwent monofilament sensory testing (10-g retractable monofilament; Smith and Nephew, Germantown, Wisconsin) according to Semmes-Weinstein criteria to screen for possible peripheral neuropathy [56][57][58] . Any patient who tested positive at two or more of ten sites was excluded from the study.…”

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Electrohydraulic High-Energy Shock-Wave Treatment for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

Ogden¹,

Alvarez

Levitt

et al. 2004

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

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Electrohydraulic High-Energy Shock-Wave Treatment for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

Ogden¹,

Alvarez

Levitt

et al. 2004

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

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“…The child was asked to say 'now' when a touch stimulus was perceived. Each finger was tried five times before a negative score was determined showing no response (Bell-Krotoski 1995). The time interval between the applications changed at random.…”

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Comparing tests of tactile sensibility: aspects relevant to testing children with spastic hemiplegia

Krumlinde‐Sundholm

Eliasson

2002

Develop Med Child Neuro

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Children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP) commonly exhibit tactile sensory deficiencies in their hands in addition to their motor problems. The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate the usefulness of some common tests of tactile sensibility for use with children with hemiplegic CP. Twenty‐five children with hemiplegia aged between 5 and 18 years, and 19 control individuals participated. All children were examined with Semmes‐Weinstein monofilaments, two‐point discrimination (2PD), stereognosis of familiar objects, stereognosis of forms, and functional sensibility. Dexterity, spasticity, and bimanual task performance were also assessed. Results from the different sensory tests deviated greatly. We found three tests to be useful: 2PD of 3mm spacing, which was the most sensitive test, stereognosis of familiar objects, and functional sensibility assessed through the Pick‐up test (comparing performance with and without the influence of vision). Stereognosis of forms and threshold values of touch (Semmes‐Weinstein monofilaments) are seemingly less useful tests for children with CNS impairments. Deficient sensibility was strongly related to dexterity. Aspects concerning the testing methodology are discussed.

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“…Tactile and pressure sensations were evaluated using Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments. [2] The static and dynamic two-point discrimination test was used for detecting the distance between two points sensible in the injured nerve innervation. The test was performed on the second finger pulp for the median nerve and on the fifth finger pulp for the ulnar nerve.…”

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