Research Article

The Thermal Sensitivity Test in Evaluating Outcome after Peripheral Nerve Injury

Table 5

Correlations of temperature scores with other hand function evaluation scores.

Evaluation methodCorrelation with temperature scoresSignificance

Rosén-Lundborg evaluation test0,56 < 0,001
Sensory domain in Rosén-Lundborg evaluation test0,49 < 0,001
Cold intolerance score in Rosén-Lundborg evaluation test0,44 < 0,001
Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test0,54 < 0,001
Static 2-point discrimination test0,36 = 0,01
Vibration sensibility0,13 = 0,34
Medical Research Council power grading0,42 < 0,001
DASH questionnaire−0,49 < 0,001
Pain hypersensitivity0,52 < 0,001