Determine the severity and nature of peripheral neuropathies quickly and accurately with MN Thermal Disks.

Materials of varying heat characteristics are placed on the skin in a described algorithm in order to determine the degree of thermal sensation present.

The materials (copper, glass, nylon and PVC) are mounted in a set of hand pieces that are standardized for weight and surface area. A copper plate is used to return all materials to ambient temperature between applications.

Each material is applied firmly to the skin for 1.5 to 2 seconds, followed by the application of a second material. PVC is used as the null stimulus as it has the smallest degree of temperature transfer.

Patient responses can be hand recorded onto a scoring sheet or entered into a WR TestWorks software module for formal reporting.

Normal values are provided for dorsal foot, plantar foot, lateral leg, anterior thigh, dorsal hand, volar forearm, shoulder, and face (maxillary). Norms are provided courtesy of Dr. Peter Dyck, Rochester, MN.

The MN Thermal Disk set includes the following:

• 4 thermodes (copper, glass, nylon, and PVC)
• Copper plate
• Storage box
• Patient instructions
• Test instructions/algorithm