Table 7.
Normal Values Found in 80 Volunteers in Repeated Thermal Threshold Tests. Thermal Sensory Thresholds Found by Stimulating Cold, Heat, Cold Pain, or Heat Paina
| Cold (°C) | Heat (°C) | Cold pain (°C) | Heat pain (°C) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thenar region (first test) | 30.5 ± 1.0 | 34.0 ± 1.0 | 2.0 ± 2.0 | 47.0 ± 3.0 |
| Thenar region (second test) | 30.3 ± 1.2 | 34.1 ± 0.9 | 2.2 ± 2.1 | 46.8 ± 2.8 |
| Dorsum of the foot (first test) | 28.0 ± 3.0 | 35.5 ± 2.0 | 1.5 ± 0.8 | 47.5± 0.5 |
| Dorsum of the foot (second test) | 27.5 ± 3.2 | 35.7 ± 2.2 | 1.7 ± 1.0 | 47.2 ± 2.3 |
a
Values are expressed as mean ± SD.