A Comparison of the Sensitivity of Brush Allodynia and Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Testing in the Detection of Allodynia Within Regions of Secondary Hyperalgesia in Humans.
Emmalee C MaracleLaurie Y HungSabrina I FellMichael R OsmondStephen H M BrownJohn Z SrbelyPublished in: Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain (2016)
Brush allodynia is more sensitive than Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments for detecting mechanical allodynia in regions of secondary hyperalgesia. Brush allodynia may be preferred over Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments for clinical applications requiring reliable detection of allodynia.