Ian Horsfield
Clinical consistency of vibration sense testing: Development of a manikin great toe with embedded accelerometer for testing and training
Horsfield, Ian; Levy, Andy
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Andy Levy
Abstract
Diabetes is the most common cause of peripheral nerve damage and vibration perception is the first sensory modality affected. A standard tuning fork remains the most widely used tool for assessing vibration perception in clinical practice, however inter-operator differences in the use of this tool vary widely. The authors developed a toe manikin capable of reporting the waveform and intensity of vibration imparted to its surface. Using the manikin, the consistency of vibration applied by a group of doctors using a standard 128-Hz tuning fork, with that delivered by the same operator using VibraTip® (McCallan Medical), were compared. Despite differences in technique, the waveform generated with VibraTip was more consistent than that of the tuning fork. With both devices, however, there was considerable intra-operator variability in recorded amplitude and frequency of vibration. By providing instant feedback, the manikin toe serves as a useful training device to encourage consistency of vibration sense testing.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jun 1, 2014 |
Publication Date | Jan 1, 2014 |
Journal | Diabetic Foot Journal |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 17 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 56-63 |
Keywords | vibration sense testing, toe, accelerometer |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/824655 |
Publisher URL | http://www.diabetesonthenet.com/journal-content/view/clinical-consistency-of-vibration-sense-testing |
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