Simple Screening Tests for Peripheral Neuropathy as a Prediction of Diabetic Foot Ulceration

Abstract

Results: Foot care practices were followed by 80 (66.6%) of the study population. When compared with NCSs, the monofilament was the most specific at 91%, less sensitive 57%, superficial pain, ankle reflex had lower specificity (36%, 41%) respectively, sensitivity (62%,57%) respectively. Tuning fork had specificity 90%, sensitivity 56%. Conclusion: The study findings show that the simple screening tests (10-g SWME, vibration testing ,superficial pain test and ankle reflex) can be used confidently for annual screening of diabetic neuropathy in diabetic patients.