Journal article
Clinical examination for the detection of protective sensation in the feet of diabetic patients
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: We compared the reproducibility and accuracy of conventional clinical examination of the diabetic foot to monofilament examination. We also sought to simplify the monofilament examination by reducing it to fewer touch points.METHODS: In a cross-sectional study at 10 centers in the United States, Canada, and Switzerland, general internists and residents performed a structured history and physical examination for neuropathy on the feet …
Authors
Smieja M; Hunt DL; Edelman D; Etchells E; Cornuz J; Simel DL; the International Cooperative Group for Clinical Examination Research
Journal
Journal of General Internal Medicine, Vol. 14, No. 7, pp. 418–424
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
July 1999
DOI
10.1046/j.1525-1497.1999.05208.x
ISSN
0884-8734