title: An evaluation of the Semmes-Weinstein 6.10 monofilament as compared with 6 nylon in leprosy patients.
abstract: In a previous study Birke and Sims (1986) identified the 5.07 (10 y) Semmes-Weinstein monofilament, as the most useful tool, in measuring protective sensation in the sole of the foot of leprosy patients. This study has demonstrated that the standard 6 Nylon being used in Karigiri, is as good as the monofilament, in assessing protective sensation in leprosy patients. However there is a need for standardising procedures for measuring sensory loss in leprosy patients.
authors.affiliation: Physiotherapy Department, Schieffelin Leprosy Research and Training Centre, Karigiri, Tamil Nadu.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dorairaj
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Jesudasan
mesh_terms: D001381:Azepines; D002209:Caprolactam / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011108:Polymers; D012684:Sensory Thresholds / Q000502:physiology; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D001381:Azepines; D011108:Polymers; C009916:nylon 6; D002209:Caprolactam