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| | Diabetic Foot, The: Monofilament assessment of neuropathy in a community diabetes clinic - Journal Digest: Diabetic ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) |
 | | Various studies have shown that the monofilament is a valid and sensitive instrument for predicting foot ulceration and/or amputation by detecting neuropathy. |
 | | However, the monofilament is not widely available in South Africa, and many clinics use cotton wool, pinprick and vibration sense to detect neuropathy. |
 | | Neuropathy, as defined by monofilament, cotton wool and pinprick, was present in 26%, 3% and 6% of patients, respectively. |
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