title: A method for texture discrimination in the sole of the foot. A preliminary communication.
abstract: A new method for testing sensibility in the sole of the foot is described. In this method the ability to distinguish different surfaces while walking is assessed. This dynamic, functional and more objective test is recommended as an additional tool to evaluate sensibility in the sole of the foot.
authors.affiliation: Sacred Heart Leprosy Centre, Kumbakonam, India.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Narayanakumar
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Subramanian
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Manivannan
mesh_terms: D005528:Foot / Q000294:innervation*; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000150:complications; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D013979:Tibial Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology