Table 1 Summary of the clinical and experimental data of the four sisters.
Pat | History | Profession | Habits | Clinical findings | Nerve density | Radiography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/59 y | Recurrent severe itch on the radial aspect of the lower arms appearing in August lasting to December for 12 y, neck pain | Clerk | Out-door activites | Normal appearing skin on the lower arms, hypoesthesia to pinprick | 79 ± 11/256 ± 55 | Arthrosis of the uncovertebral joint C5 |
2/73 y | Recurrent itch on the lateral aspect of the upper arms for 28 y, neck pain | Hostess of a school kitchen | Out-door activites | Normal appearing skin on the upper arms | 211 ± 39/264 ± 29 | Arthrosis of the intervertebral joint C7 and severe arthrosis of the uncovertebral joints C5-C6, with narrowing of the foramina |
3/71 y | Recurrent itch on the lateral aspect of the upper arms for 26 y, neck pain | Shop-keeper | Out-door activites | Normal appearing skin on the upper arms | 333 ± 76/163 ± 38 | Arthrosis of the uncovertebral joints C5-C6 and a reduction in the height of disc C6 |
4/67 y | Recurrent severe itch on the radial aspect of the lower arms for 13 y, neck pain | Nurse | Out-door activites | Normal appearing skin on the lower arms | 159 ± 26/429 ± 5 | Severe arthrosis of the uncovertebral joints C5-C6, with narrowing of the foramina, a prominent reduction in the height of discs C5-C6, a severe arthrosis of intervertebral joint C7 and compression of vertebra C5. |