![]() 2a,b) and ankle reflex, all were performed by a third examiner who is blinded to the history, physical examination and the results of NCSs.Īll data were entered on standardized forms, subjects identification was by number, date of birth, and initials. 1) superficial pain and vibration sense by a 128 Hz tuning fork (Fig. Standardized NCSs (bilateral) including motor (tibial, peroneal, median, and ulnar) and sensory (sural, median, and ulnar) nerves –performed by a blinded technicians to the status of the patient.ģ. familial, nutritional, uremic, and alcoholic) by comprehensive examination medically and neurologically.Ģ. Exclusion of other causes of neuropathy (e.g. foot pain, tingling, numbness, imbalance, weakness and upper limb symptoms) and its duration if present, and they were examined as follows:ġ. Our study included 120 diabetic patients between March 2010 to July 2011, history taking of duration of diabetes, associated diseases, presence or absence of neuropathy (e.g. The aim of this study is to evaluate four standard simple screening tests (10-g Semmes-Weinstein monofilament examination, vibration sensation by a128 Hz tuning fork, ankle reflex and superficial pain test) for detection of neuropathy using the NCSs as the standard criterion in diabetic patients. The Foot and Ankle Online Journal 4 (11): 2īackground and Objectives: Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health problems, and one of its commonest complications is peripheral neuropathy. ![]()
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