Open AccessComparison of Different Screening Tests for Diagnosis of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Primary Health Care Setting
Author(s) -
Metab Algeffari
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1658-7774
pISSN - 1658-3639
DOI - 10.12816/0005988
Subject(s) - medicine , peripheral neuropathy , diabetes mellitus , ankle , primary care , ankle jerk reflex , diabetic neuropathy , physical therapy , surgery , reflex , endocrinology , family medicine
DPN is an important complication and contributes to the morbidity of diabetes mellitus. Evidence indicates early detection of DPN results in fewer foot ulcers and amputations.
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