Comparative Evaluation of Several Simple Screening Tests for Risk of Neuropathic Ulcerations of Feet in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Background and Aims: The aim of this study is to compare and evaluate three semi-quantitative screening methods used to predict ulceration risk in diabetic patients: 10 g Semmes-Weinstein monofilament (SW), 128-Hz tuning fork and VibraTip® device.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2016-03-01
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Series: | Romanian Journal of Diabetes Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/rjdnmd-2016-0008 |