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The Lindblom roller.

Paolo Marchettini¹, Claudio Marangoni, Marco Lacerenza

¹Centro di Medicina del Dolore, Istituto Scientifico and Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Stamira D'Ancona 20, 20127 Milan, Italy. marchettini.paolo@hsr.it

European Journal of Pain (London, England)

|June 25, 2003

Summary

Neuropathic pain assessment is improved by the Lindblom roller, a practical tool for testing temperature perception. This method aids in precisely locating nerve injury, enhancing clinical diagnosis and patient care.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Pain Medicine

Background:

Neuropathic pain results from nervous system injury, often affecting small sensory fibers or the spinothalamic tract.
Accurate anatomical localization of the neurological injury is crucial for effective patient management.

Observation:

Traditional temperature testing using water baths is impractical for routine clinical use.
The Lindblom roller provides an effective and accessible method for assessing temperature perception.

Findings:

The Lindblom roller facilitates the routine examination of temperature sensation in neuropathic pain patients.
This tool aids in delineating the anatomical boundaries of sensory deficits.

Implications:

Routine use of the Lindblom roller should become standard practice in bedside clinical assessment.

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