UTILIZATION OF SEMMES–WEINSTEIN MONOFILAMENT TEST & TWO POINT DISCRIMINATION TEST TO UNDERSTAND THE EFFECT OF SENSORY RE–EDUCATION AFTER MEDIAN NERVE REPAIR IN HAND INJURY CASES

Sivakumar A; Rakhi S

Volume : V, Issue : III, March - 2016

UTILIZATION OF SEMMES–WEINSTEIN MONOFILAMENT TEST & TWO POINT DISCRIMINATION TEST TO UNDERSTAND THE EFFECT OF SENSORY RE–EDUCATION AFTER MEDIAN NERVE REPAIR IN HAND INJURY CASES

Sivakumar A, Rakhi S

Abstract :

AIM OF THE STUDY: To prove the effectiveness of Sensory re–education to minimize the discomfort & improve the sensibility on hand after the median nerve repair. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY: To study the effectiveness of sensory re–education on peripheral nerve injuries of the hand (after median nerve repair). To measure the effectiveness of sensory re–education using Semmes–Weinstein monofilament test & Two–point discrimination test. MATERIAL & METHOD: Sample of 15 median nerve repaired patients were selected through convenient Sampling method based on the inclusion criteria, which include sensory re–education technique, monofilament test & two point discrimination test. They were instructed to carry out treatment in home 4 times/day for a period of 6 months. The patients were evaluated at the beginning & at the end of the rehabilitation using the Semmes–Weinstein monofilament test & Two–point discrimination test. The statistical analysis was made using paired �t� test. RESULT & CONCLUSION:The statistical Significance results were observed in the Filament Test (t value= 10.62, P< 0.05) & Two Point Discrimination test (t value = 12.63; P< 0.05). The study shows significant effect of Sensory re–education on peripheral nerve injuries of the hand (after the median nerve repaired) to minimize the discomfort & improves the sensibility of the hand. From this study it can be concluded that patients with discomfort & sensory loss would benefit from sensory re–education technique.