A simple device for the objective evaluation of peripheral nerve injuries.
A quick and simple method of measuring the electrical resistance of the skin is presented as an objective test of peripheral nerve injury. Patterns of altered skin resistance in patients with nerve injuries were found to coincide with operative findings. The method can be used in the preoperative assessment of hand injuries and to monitor the recovery of nerve function.
D000208:Acute Disease; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005385:Fingers / Q000294:innervation; D005712:Galvanic Skin Response; D006225:Hand / Q000294:innervation; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000601:surgery; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000293:injuries