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10g Monofilament Test for Diabetic Foot by Alimyon Abilar Montolo is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document provides guidelines for screening the diabetic foot using a 10g monofilament: 1) A properly calibrated 10g monofilament should be used to assess loss of protective sensation in the diabetic foot. 2) The monofilament should be applied with sufficient force to cause it to buckle at 10 sites on each foot, and patients should identify when they feel the touch. 3) Based on the screening results, patients are categorized as low, increased, or high risk, with higher risk patients requiring more

Author

Alimyon Abilar Montolo

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EN