THE 10-TEST

The authors describe a new test for clinical sensibility, initiated in response to the need of the senior author for a rapid, reliable metho d to evaluate sensibility. Using this test, the patient develops a rat io between normal light moving touch and diminished moving touch. Subs equent determinations can detect serial changes. The ratios obtained c an be compared with a standard scale of sensibility with a high degree of validity and reliability. The inter-examiner and intraexaminer res ults obtained are reliable and repeatable. Statistical evaluations sub stantiating the validity of the test are presented. Simplicity and dep endability recommend this test for use in a busy clinical setting.