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Measurement of Vibration Detection Threshold and Tactile Spatial Acuity in Human Subjects
Published on: September 1, 2016
Cross-sectional comparison of nerve conduction and vibration threshold testing: do screening tools for occupationally
F J Winn1, S J Morrissey, E D Huechtker
1Department of Physician Assistant Studies, School of Allied Health Sciences, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353, USA. winnf@mail.ecu.edu
Purpose/Method:
Early diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is essential for its effective treatment and subsequent reduction or prevention of the personal and economic losses associated with it. This paper describes a comparison of vibration threshold testing (VTT) and nerve conduction testing (NCT) within the same subjects.
Results:
Across age and diagnostic category there was little difference between VTT results and the NCT velocity measure in their ability to identify individuals with CTS.
Conclusion:
This is important because VTT is more easily administered and tolerated than NCT and can be used in general screening studies to identify potential CTS cases.
