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Jul 12, 2009 07:36 PM

Monofilament testing


Help, please. Where can I find the diagram to go with the monofilament testing for neuropathy in daibtic feet? IS #10 monofilmen the only acceptable gauge to use? Thanks.

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from classicdame
Old Jul 14, 2009, 10:45 AM

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this should be on the insert from the mfg of the monofilament. Have you tried ADA website? www.diabetes.org or maybe google for info?
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from Jill1974
Old Jul 15, 2009, 04:50 PM

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All I see on the ADA site is articles about and, the use of monofilaments but not where to find the monofilament kits. Any further ideas? Thanks.
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from footcare nurse
Old Oct 10, 2009, 06:00 PM

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You may find the 10g monofilaments at: pedicare.ca
A great site for all the foot care instruments and monofilaments. They have them available in the individual paper ones and an excellent one from Bailey instruments, made in the UK.
Hope this helps.
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from Jill1974
Old Oct 11, 2009, 03:24 PM

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Kudoss to you. THanks for reliable information.
Jill
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No. 5
from classicdame
Old Oct 13, 2009, 09:56 AM

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http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...9/ai_n9449891/

This might help. The best help I have found is the insert with the monofilament.
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from Jill1974
Old Oct 13, 2009, 04:42 PM

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Thanks. Hope to begin using this ASAP. Is there a 'Best Practices' addressing this?
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