Comparison between Monofilament Test and Light Touch Exam for Spinal Cord Injury
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2015.04.019
- VernacularTitle:脊髓损伤单丝检查与轻触觉检查结果比较
- Author:
Genlin LIU
;
Jianjun LI
;
Hongjun ZHOU
;
Xiaoping YUN
;
Ying ZHENG
;
Ying ZHANG
;
Chunxia HAO
;
Mingming GAO
;
Bo WEI
;
Yiji WANG
;
Haiqiong KANG
;
Xiaolei LU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
spinal cord injury, monofilament test, light touch, injured level, tactile sensitization, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2015;21(4):453-456
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the correlation between Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test and light touch exam of international standard for spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods 84 inpatients with SCI were assessed with Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test and light touch exam of international standard to determine the SCI level. The results were recorded as right-side and left-side of the body respectively. Results The normal tactual level of monofilament test and the normal light touch level of International Standard of Spinal Cord Injury (ISSCI) was consistent in 36% result to the unilateral level of SCI. For the 45 cases with ASIA A injury, 71% of the key points below the SCI level lost the tactual sensation in monofilament test, and 84% lost in light touch exam of ISSCI. Conclusion The result of monofilament test is poorly consistent with light touch exam of SCI, which may result from tactile sensitization after SCI. It is recommended to combine these exam in practices.
