Table 2 Sensory modalities measured by sensory testing
Sensory modality | Test | Unit |
|---|---|---|
Hoffmann–Tinel’s Sign | Localization of the sign by palpation along the course of the SN | cm distance to landmarks and ASENS |
Innocuous mechanoreception | Tactile: Hypoesthesia (asensitive area, ASENS) | cm2 |
Innocuous mechanoreception | Tactile: Semmes–Weinstein Monofilaments | g |
Innocuous mechanoreception | Vibrotactile: vibration at 128 Hz | 0–8 scale |
Nociception | VAS-score, self-evaluation at the lateral foot | 1–10 scale |
Nociception | Presence of touch-hypersensitivity at the lateral foot | Yes/no |
Spatial distribution | Pointed (sharp)/blunt discrimination | Yes/no |
Thermoception | Cold/warm discrimination | Yes/no |