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New and simple test of nerve function in hand.

British Medical Journal

|September 22, 1973

Summary

A new warm water immersion test accurately assesses sensory nerve function and regeneration in the hand. This simple, objective method correlates well with surgical findings, aiding in diagnosis and treatment planning.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Hand Surgery
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Assessing sensory nerve function in the hand is crucial for diagnosing and managing various neurological and surgical conditions.
Objective and simple diagnostic tools are needed to evaluate nerve regeneration after injury or surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and validate a novel, objective test for evaluating sensory nerve innervation and regeneration in the hand.
To demonstrate the correlation between the proposed test and established surgical findings.

Main Methods:

A simple, objective test involving warm water immersion was developed to assess sensory nerve function in the hand.
The results obtained from this test were compared with findings from surgical explorations.

Main Results:

The warm water immersion test provided objective data on sensory nerve status.
The test results demonstrated a strong correlation with the outcomes observed during surgical procedures.

Conclusions:

The warm water immersion test is a reliable and simple method for assessing hand sensory nerve innervation and regeneration.
This objective test can effectively complement surgical findings in clinical practice.

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