Table 6. Results of quantitative sensory test in the group with or without chronic pain.
| Variables | Chronic pain (−) (n=34) | Chronic pain (+) (n=25) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDT (mN) | |||
| 6 weeks | 3.9 (0.7–15.1) | 5.9 (1.6–13.7) | 0.419 |
| 12 weeks | 1.6 (0.4–4.4) | 3.9 (0.5–9.8) | 0.279 |
| 24 weeks | 0.7 (0.2–2.2) | 0.7 (0.2–5.9) | 0.969 |
| TPT (mN) | |||
| 6 weeks | 254.9 (34.3–2,941.2) | 784.3 (58.9–2,941.2) | 0.276 |
| 12 weeks | 39.2 (9.8–174.0) | 19.6 (9.8–147.0) | 0.975 |
| 24 weeks | 19.6 (5.9–58.8) | 13.7 (5.9–39.2) | 0.369 |
| WDT (°C) | |||
| 6 weeks | 39.8±5.3 | 41.0±6.1 | 0.521 |
| 12 weeks | 39.2±5.1 | 39.8±4.9 | 0.720 |
| 24 weeks | 38.6±4.0 | 38.1±3.6 | 0.735 |
| CDT (°C) | |||
| 6 weeks | 23.9±8.6 | 18.2±10.5 | 0.091 |
| 12 weeks | 25.7±6.1 | 19.0±12.4 | 0.080 |
| 24 weeks | 26.8±2.9 | 25.6±4.1 | 0.385 |
| HPT (°C) | |||
| 6 weeks | 46.8±3.1 | 46.4±3.3 | 0.718 |
| 12 weeks | 46.4±3.0 | 46.1±2.8 | 0.793 |
| 24 weeks | 47.0±3.0 | 45.7±3.5 | 0.320 |
| CPT (°C) | |||
| 6 weeks | 10.4±9.9 | 11.1±7.2 | 0.819 |
| 12 weeks | 13.7±9.1 | 14.0±8.7 | 0.925 |
| 24 weeks | 14.5±8.6 | 13.9±9.8 | 0.868 |
| Area of hypoesthesia (cm2) | |||
| 6 weeks | 161±114 | 197±104 | 0.222 |
| 12 weeks | 96±90 | 130±87 | 0.152 |
| 24 weeks | 44±58 | 54±65 | 0.557 |
Values are presented as median (interquartile range) or mean ± standard deviation. TDT, tactile detection threshold; TPT, tactile pain threshold; WDT, warm detection threshold; CDT, cold detection threshold; HPT, heat pain threshold; CPT, cold pain threshold.