Wolf SL, Nahai F, Brown DM, Jordan N, Kutner M. Objective determinations of sensibility in the upper extremity. Part III. Application of cutaneous stimuli in patients with peripheral nerve lesions.
Phys Ther 1977;
57:1132-7. [PMID:
909940 DOI:
10.1093/ptj/57.10.1132]
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Abstract
Quantitative values for pressure, electrical, and two-point touch stimulation were examined in five patients with peripheral nerve injuries of the ulnar or median nerves. Analyses of profiles generated for each stimulus application in each patient participating in this preliminary study suggest that, following the reading of a sensitization statement, pressure and electrical shock threshold values are clearly reduced compared to similar measurements in the unaffected limb. Values obtained prior to the statement indicated progressively reduced thresholds, however. Changes in sensation appear to precede significant improvements in sensory nerve conduction velocity. Limitations in the sensory testing techniques as well as suggestions for improving its validity are discussed.
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