Timely Neuropathy Testing

NORMATIVE STUDIES
 

(Note: TNT makes monofilaments of standard design including 38 mm length of the monofilament as it leaves the rod, and specific diameters used in normative studies.  The length is not adjusted because if the lengths and diameters of monofilaments differ from those used in normative studies, the monofilaments are not standard, and cannot be directly compared with normative data.)

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Bell-Krotoski JA, Fess EE, Hiltz D, Figarola J: Threshold Detection and Semmes Weinstein Monofilaments: A Comparative Study, J Hand Ther, 8:155-162, 1995.

Jeng C, Michelson J, Mizel, Sensory thresholds of normal human feet, Foot Ankle Int., Jun;21(6):501-4, 2000.

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von Prince K, Butler B: Measuring Sensory Function of the Hand in Peripheral Nerve Injuries, American J Occup Ther, 21:385-396, 1967.

Weinstein S: Intensive and Extensive Aspects of Tactile Sensitivity as a Function of Body Part, Sex, and Laterality, in Kenshalo’s The Skin Senses.

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Werner J, Omer GE: Evaluating Cutaneous Pressure Sensation of the Hand, Am J Occup Ther, 24:347-356, 1970.