title: Comparison of tactile sensitivity in a group of elderly and young adults and children using a new instrument called a 'Tangoceptometer'.
abstract: We designed and made a device called a 'Tangoceptometer' which quantifies the minimum tactile perception threshold in geriatric patients and which may be used to study and diagnose diabetic neuropathy. This instrument was used to study tactile sensitivity in a group of elderly and young adults and children. Comparison of the data showed a progressive, statistically significant reduction (P<0.001) of tactile sensitivity with age.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Medicina Interna E Geriatria, Universita' di Catania, Ospendale Cannizzaro, USL 36, Via Messina, 829-95126 Cantania, Italy.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Giuseppe
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Santo
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Donato
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mariano
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Luciano