Why the study?
Early detection of diabetic peripheral neuropathy can reduce healthcare burdens and prevent diabetic foot ulcers and amputation, prompting evaluation of the Semmes Weinstein 10 gm monofilament against reference tests.
Does the Semmes Weinstein 10 gm monofilament accurately detect diabetic peripheral neuropathy compared to nerve conduction studies and autonomic function testing in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus?
Population
72 diagnosed type-2 diabetes mellitus patients
Comparison
Semmes Weinstein 10 gm monofilament vs NCS and AFT reference tests
Design
Observational and comparative cross-sectional study
Authors
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Monofilament testing shows low specificity versus NCS/AFT; leaves open its screening utility pending prospective validation in type 2 diabetes.
Does the Semmes Weinstein 10 gm monofilament accurately detect diabetic peripheral neuropathy compared to nerve conduction studies and autonomic function testing in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus?
The Semmes Weinstein 10 gm monofilament has low specificity and should not be used as the sole screening test for diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Dube et al. (2022) studied this question.
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