Reference values for quantitative sensory testing in children and adolescents: developmental and gender differences of somatosensory perception
M Blankenburg, H Boekens, T Hechler, C Maier… - PAIN®, 2010 - Elsevier
The Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) protocol of the German research network on
neuropathic pain (DFNS) encompassing all somatosensory modalities assesses the
functioning of different nerve fibers and of central pathways. The aim of our study was:(1) to
explore, whether this QST protocol is feasible for children,(2) to detect distribution properties
of QST data and the impact of body site, age and gender and (3) to establish reference
values for QST in children and adolescents. The QST protocol of the DFNS with modification …
neuropathic pain (DFNS) encompassing all somatosensory modalities assesses the
functioning of different nerve fibers and of central pathways. The aim of our study was:(1) to
explore, whether this QST protocol is feasible for children,(2) to detect distribution properties
of QST data and the impact of body site, age and gender and (3) to establish reference
values for QST in children and adolescents. The QST protocol of the DFNS with modification …
