Screening patients at risk for diabetic foot ulceration: a comparison between measurement of vibration perception threshold and 10‐g monofilament test

摘要

The aim is to compare the frequency of increased vibration perception threshold (VPT) with abnormal 10‐g Semmes‐Weinstein monofilament (SWF) testing in a non‐selected diabetic population, and to assess the agreement between these two screening methods. VPT was measured using a neurothesiometer at the pulp of the hallux and 10‐g SWF was applied on three plantar sites on each foot according to the guidelines of the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot, in 400 consecutive diabetic patients. VPT was considered as abnormal if ≥25 V and SWF was considered as abnormal if the patient was unable to feel ≥2 applications at a single site.