A Novel Robotic Monofilament Test for Diabetic Neuropathy

The use of the Semmes-Weinstein (SW) monofilament test is recommended as a screening method for diabetic neuropathy. It offers an important chance to prevent further complications of diabetic foot. We aimed to develop a prototype Robotic Monofilament Inspector that can be used as a standard machine...

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Published in:Asian Journal of Surgery
Main Authors: Chumpon Wilasrusmee, Jackrit Suthakorn, Claire Guerineau, Yuttana Itsarachaiyot, Vera Sa-Ing, Napaphat Proprom, Panuwat Lertsithichai, Sopon Jirasisrithum, Dilip Kittur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2010-10-01
Subjects:
diabetic foot
Semmes-Weinstein monofilament
Toronto Clinical Scoring System
vibration perception test
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958411600067

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