Table 1 Median temperature perception thresholds (TPT, oC) and ranges in the dominant (DH) and non-dominant hand (NDH) in workers and referents, respectively
From: Vibration induced injuries in hands in long-term vibration exposed workers
TPT, oC | All workers (N = 47) | p-values | Referents (N = 18) | p-values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dig 2c DH | 25.5 (10–30) | 0.08 | 27.7 (26–31) | 0.46 |
NDH | 26.2 (10–31) | 28.7 (16–31) | ||
Dig 2w DH | 42.9 (34–50) | 0.22 | 36.7 (34–48) | 0.91 |
NDH | 41.6 (34–50) | 36.9 (34–47) | ||
Dig 5c DH | 20.3 (10–30) | 0.61 | 25.1 (16–30) | 0.91 |
NDH | 22.8 (10–31) | 26.5 (10–31) | ||
Dig 5w DH | 43.0 (34–50) | 0.25 | 37.1 (34–48) | 0.65 |
NDH | 44.0 (34–50) | 37.6 (34–48) |