Peripheral Neuropathy Testing (Monofilament, Biothesiometer)
About Peripheral Neuropathy Testing (Monofilament, Biothesiometer)
Peripheral neuropathy testing evaluates nerve damage and loss of sensation in diabetic feet.
Overview
Neuropathy reduces the ability to feel pain or pressure, increasing the risk of unnoticed injuries and ulcers.
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms That May Require Peripheral Neuropathy Testing (Monofilament, Biothesiometer)
- ⦾ Persistent symptoms related to the condition treated by Peripheral Neuropathy Testing (Monofilament, Biothesiometer)
- ⦾ Pain, discomfort, or functional limitation affecting daily activities
- ⦾ Symptoms that continue despite medicines or conservative care
- ⦾ Progressive or recurrent complaints needing definitive specialist treatment
- ⦾ Clinical findings on examination or investigations that indicate procedural care
Recovery & Outlook
Routine neuropathy testing helps prevent serious diabetic foot injuries and amputations.
Risks
- ⦾ Reduced accuracy in severe deformities
- ⦾ Requires regular follow-up testing
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Daily foot inspection
- ⦾ Protective footwear use
- ⦾ Avoid walking barefoot
- ⦾ Regular diabetic foot reviews
Doctors Who Perform Peripheral Neuropathy Testing (Monofilament, Biothesiometer)
Meet experienced neurology (brain care) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform peripheral neuropathy testing (monofilament, biothesiometer).
Dr Rajkumar Pannam
MBBS, MS, General Surgery, MCh, Neurosurgery, Fellowship in Cerebrovascular and Endoscopic Neurosurgery, Japan.
KMC: APN20130001365TKT
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Arun Kumar M A
MBBS, MS General Surgery,DNB General Surgery,MCh Neurosurgery
KMC: 94243
CONSULTANT NEUROLOGIST
DR KISHORE R
MBBS, MD, DRNB
KMC: 109264
CONSULTANT NEUROLOGIST
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