Open AccessStatin use and peripheral sensory neuropathy: a pilot study
Author(s) -
West Brenton,
Williams Cylie,
Jilbert Elise,
James Alicia,
Haines Terry
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of foot and ankle research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.763
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1757-1146
DOI - 10.1186/1757-1146-6-s1-o40
Subject(s) - medicine , peripheral neuropathy , statin , physical medicine and rehabilitation , rehabilitation , physical therapy , peripheral , intensive care medicine , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology
Background Peripheral sensory neuropathy is a neurological deficit resulting in decreased detection of sensation through the peripheral nervous system. Statins are a widely used medication and there has been some debate of association with their use and the presence of peripheral sensory neuropathy. This pilot study aimed to test the sensory perception of participants with long term statin use and compare these results to their peers who were not taking statins.