skin positioning sense

Skintopethesia is a test for determining the ability to sense tactile sensation. The physician touches the skin with a finger to let the patient indicate the position of the touch by hand. The patient closes his eyes, touches the patient's skin with a finger or other object, and the patient uses his finger to point out the stimulation site. Basic Information Specialist classification: skin examination classification: neuroelectrophysiology Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: When using the test, use your finger to point out the stimulus. Normal value A normal person can accurately indicate the position of the touch by hand. Clinical significance Abnormal results: Skin dysfunction is seen in cortical lesions. People who need to be examined: patients with suspected cortical lesions. Precautions Taboo before inspection: Before the examination, the irritant to be used should be prepared. If the examiner irritates the patient's skin by hand, it is best to cut the nail shortly before the examination to prevent the patient from being pricked. Requirements for inspection: 1. Close your eyes when checking. 2. When checking, use your finger to point out the stimulus. Inspection process The patient closes his eyes, touches the patient's skin with a finger or other object, and the patient uses his finger to point out the stimulation site. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate population: Patients with severe skin damage. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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