Table 4 Mean QST parameters in S1 in the study and control groups
S1 region/parameter | Study group n = 41 | Control group n = 36 | p-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mean | SD | Mean | SD | ||
cold sensation (°C) | 26.5 | 2.08 | 28.5 | 1.92 | 0.0001 |
warm sensation (°C) | 38.8 | 3.20 | 36.5 | 2.01 | 0.0011 |
cold pain (°C) | 18.9 | 7.24 | 21.9 | 5.01 | 0.0012 |
hot pain (°C) | 44.6 | 3.01 | 41.9 | 1.87 | 0.0000 |
vibratory limits (μ) | 7.1 | 6.44 | 2.8 | 1.16 | 0.0001 |