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| | Score | Testing area | Result |
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| Sensory domain |
| Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test | 0 = not testable
1 = filament 6.65
2 = filament 4.65
3 = filament 4.31
4 = filament 3.61
5 = filament 2.83 | Median nerve:
(i) pulp of finger II,
(ii) base of finger II,
(iii) pulp of the thumb
Ulnar nerve:
(i) pulp of finger V,
(ii) base of finger V,
(iii) hypothenar area | 0 to 5 for each tested area; the result is the sum of each test
Result: 0–15 |
| Static 2-point discrimination test | 0 = >15 mm
1 = 11–15 mm
2 = 6–10 mm
3 = <6 mm | Median nerve:
pulp of finger II
Ulnar nerve:
pulp of finger V | 0 to 3 for each nerve
Result: 0–3 |
| Shape/texture identification test | 0 = not testable
Scores 1 to 3 = correct recognition of shapes/textures of different sizes | Median nerve:
pulp of finger II
Ulnar nerve:
pulp of finger V | 0 to 6 for each nerve
Result: 0–6 |
| Sollerman test | 1: doing up 4 buttons of different sizes
2: putting 4 nuts on bolts of different sizes
3: picking 4 coins of different sizes from a purse | Task performed single-handed | 0–4 for each test
Result: 0–12 |
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| Motor domain |
| Medical Research Council power grading | 0: no muscle contraction
1: visible muscle contraction but no joint movement
2: active joint movement with gravity eliminated
3: movement against gravity
4: movement against gravity and some resistance
5: full power against resistance | Median nerve: palmar abduction of the thumb
Ulnar nerve:
(i) abduction of fingers II and V
(ii) adduction of finger V | Median nerve: 0–5
Ulnar nerve: 0–15 |
| Grip strength | Mean of 3 trials (evaluated with Jamar dynamometer) | Grip strength of both hands | Grip strength of the uninjured hand is considered normal |
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| Pain/discomfort |
Cold intolerance
Pain/hypersensitivity | 0: hindering function
1: disturbing
2: moderate
3: none/mild | Patient’s own estimation of the problem | Result: 0–3
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