The vibration quantitation scale (VQS): a simple, reproducible bedside measure of sensory function in multiple sclerosis.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-2004
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To assess the utility of a bedside measure of sensation (the Vibration Quantitation Scale (VQS)) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and in normal controls. To correlate the VQS with the Kurtzke Expanded Disability Severity Score (EDSS) and sensory abnormalities in these patients.
METHODS: We developed the VQS and tested its performance in patients with MS of various ages, MS types, and EDSS scores. We compared this with controls (normal volunteers or patients with other neurological diseases) who did not have sensory symptoms. In a subgroup, two examiners measured VQS independently at the same patient visit. A standard C-128 tuning fork was used for the VQS measurement.
RESULTS: The VQS had a good inter-observer reproducibility (r=0.920, p
CONCLUSIONS: The VQS provides a continuous sensory scale applicable in most patients with MS, which is measurable with standard bedside equipment, and which may avoid some of the pitfalls of sensory scoring in MS.
Volume
31
Issue
4
First Page
490
Last Page
493
ISSN
0317-1671
Published In/Presented At
Carter, J., Wasser, T., Statler, S., & Rae-Grant, A. D. (2004). The vibration quantitation scale (VQS): a simple, reproducible bedside measure of sensory function in multiple sclerosis. The Canadian Journal Of Neurological Sciences. Le Journal Canadien Des Sciences Neurologiques, 31(4), 490-493.
Disciplines
Medical Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
15595253
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article