Technical characteristics: • Neurological examination instrument for diabetics • Used to assess the feeling of protection of the feet and legs • Temperature test to check the temperature sensitivity of diabetics • Reduced tactile pressure sensation on the feet may be the first sign of diabetic nerve disease • Monofilament testing is an easy-to-use measurement method
Place the monofilament on the sole of the patient's foot until the thread bends easily. If the patient cannot detect the presence of the filament on their foot, a physician should be consulted.
