OA-Controls Dataset.xlsx

Quantitative sensory testing data, comparing subjects with knee osteoarthritis with age and gender matched healthy controls. All sensory tests taken at the medial knee, ankle and elbow. One practice followed by 3 repetitions at each site. Randomised site order. Pressure pain threshold tested using a digital algometer and standard method of limits. Standard instructions to press the hand held switch when pressure changed to painful pressure. Cold pain and heat pain thresholds tested using a peltier thermode and standard method (baseline 32˚C, increase or decrease at 1˚C per second). Instructions to press the hand-held switch when the sensation changed to painful cold or painful heat.