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Comparison of two-point discrimination testing devices.

P M Crosby1, A L Dellon

  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

Microsurgery
|January 1, 1989
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The Disk-Criminator offers a more sensitive and reliable method for assessing two-point discrimination compared to the three-prong Aesthesiometer and paper clip. It is also the most user-friendly device for clinicians.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Hand Therapy
  • Sensory Testing

Background:

  • Accurate assessment of two-point discrimination is crucial for diagnosing and managing nerve injuries.
  • Existing testing instruments vary in sensitivity, reliability, and ease of use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare the efficacy of three different instruments for testing two-point discrimination.
  • To provide hand therapists and physicians with data to guide instrument selection.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated 20 non-injured and 18 nerve-injured patients.
  • Utilized the three-prong Aesthesiometer, a paper clip, and a Disk-Criminator for testing.
  • Employed a randomized order for discrimination tests and devices.

Main Results:

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  • The Disk-Criminator demonstrated higher sensitivity than the three-prong Aesthesiometer.
  • The Disk-Criminator exhibited the smallest standard deviation, indicating greater measurement consistency.
  • The paper clip was least favorable, while the Disk-Criminator was most favorable in terms of design and usability.

Conclusions:

  • The Disk-Criminator is a superior instrument for assessing two-point discrimination due to its sensitivity, reliability, and user-friendliness.
  • Clinicians should consider the Disk-Criminator for more accurate sensory testing in hand therapy.