Tactile spatial resolution in unilateral brain lesions and its correlation with digital dexterity.

Authors

  • Yannick Bleyenheuft
  • Jean-Louis Thonnard

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-0651

Keywords:

sensory impairments, hemiplegia, tactile spatial resolution, dexterity, rehabilitation.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To test the tactile spatial resolution in chronic unilateral brain lesions. Additionally, since sensory deficits are thought to have an impact on motor deficits, this study investigated the correlation between tactile spatial resolution and finger dexterity. DESIGN: Descriptive cross-sectional study. PATIENTS: Twenty-two patients with unilateral brain lesions (12 children with congenital hemiplegia and 10 patients after stroke). METHODS: Tactile spatial resolution was measured with a grating orientation task, and finger dexterity with the Purdue Pegboard Test. RESULTS: Major tactile spatial resolution deficits were measured on the paretic hand and preserved abilities on the non-paretic hand, both in children with congenital hemiplegia and in patients after stroke. No correlation was found between the deficits of tactile spatial resolution and digital dexterity in the paretic hand (r = 0.126

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Published

2010-11-30

How to Cite

Bleyenheuft, Y., & Thonnard, J.-L. (2010). Tactile spatial resolution in unilateral brain lesions and its correlation with digital dexterity. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 43(3), 251–256. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-0651

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 3 (2011)

Section

Original Report

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