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The force/time relationship of clinically used sensory testing instruments

J A Bell-Krotoski1, W L Buford

  • 1Rehabilitation Research Department, U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, Gillis W. Long Hansen's Disease Center, Carville, LA 70721, USA.

Summary

Hand-held sensibility testing instruments show significant force variations, impacting reliability. Only Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments offer some force control for accurate sensory testing.

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