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Semmes-Weinstein Monofilaments
...in COLOR
and
original
handle design
ORDER
IMPROVED HANDLE
ORDER ORIGINAL HANDLE
HAND/FOOT/BODY SCREEN
AND MONITORING SET
Set of 6:
The classic rod handle set comprising the original Semmes-Weinstein 5
monofilament screen monofilaments Bell-Krotoski designed initially as a
"Mini Kit" to
include the
most
important monofilaments for hand or body screen, monitoring, or mapping
- additionally including the 10 gram level
to make one
set suitable for testing both the hands and feet.
A "Mini Kit" reduced version
of the long set was created in 1978, selecting monofilaments most critical in
testing and monitoring peripheral neuropathy.These
were used in testing for hands and feet and all over the body, including the
face.
2.83 [green] within normal limits 50
milligram level HAND
3.61 [blue] diminished light touch 200
milligram level HAND
/Normal plantar FOOT
4.31 [purple] diminished protective sensation 2 gram
level HAND
4.56 [red] loss of protective sensation 4 gram level
HAND
5.07 [orange] protective sensation 10 gram level
plantar FOOT
6.65 [light red] residual deep pressure HAND
and FOOT
- Many hand therapists as well as pedorthotists have requested an
additional monofilament between the 4 gram and 300 gram levels. A
10 gram level has become popular for screening the diabetic foot around
the world. The Set of 6 consists of all of the most useful and frequently
needed
monofilaments
for screening and monitoring the hands and feet,
as
well as the rest of the body, including the face.
- Note: For normative testing, inclusion
of the lighter monofilaments from the original 20 monofilament set is recommended.
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