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286 Monofilaments & Sensory Testing Retractable Monofilament (10g) with Duraban Introduction to Monofilament Testing Sensory testing used in conjunction with ongoing medical care is a simple way to help decrease the incidence of foot ulcerations and amputations. Monofilaments are designed to test the loss of sensation in the feet of diabetic patients. They measure both the diminishing and returning sensation and are ideal for screening peripheral nerve impairment and detecting changes in neurological status. Monofilaments are portable, practical, compact and easy to use - ideal for the busy clinician. If a patient cannot feel a 10g monofilament then they must be considered at risk of developing a neuropathic ulcer. "...inability to detect light pressure stimulus is strongly associated with ulcer risk." Baker, N (2011) 'Prevention, screening and referral of the diabetic foot in primary care' Diabetes & Primary Care Vol 13 No 4 2001, P227. SB Communications Group, London. Measures both the diminishing and returning sensation, ideal for screening peripheral nerve impairment and detecting changes in neurological status. Monofilaments resist damage, thus saving time and expense of replacing and recalibrating. Monofilaments are portable, practical, compact and easy to use. Ideal for the busy clinician. Product video available at www.algeos.com Code Price LA4891 £14.95 Twin-Tip Dual combination diagnostic device for testing thermal discrimination and sensory perception. • Twin-Tip is a validated, unique, combination diagnostic device for testing the presence of symptoms of peripheral neuropathy of the feet. • Twin-Tip tests both the essential protective functions of thermal (warm/ cold) discrimination and sensory perception of the feet. • Easily removable and disposable retractable 10g monofilament to avoid infectious cross contamination. • Supplied with 100 replacement monofilaments. • Twin-Tip is a simple, safe, non-invasive, economical, and rapid test of two important protective functions of the feet. Code Description Price LA4900 10g Twin Tip (exc. cooling stand) Includes 100 Monofilaments £49.95 LA4907 Cooling Stand £29.95 LA4908 100 Replacement Monofilaments £17.95 Clinical Research: Booth, J. & Young, M. J., 2000. Differences in the Performance of Commercially Available 10g Monofilaments. Diabetes Care, 23(7), pp. 984-988.