Vibration sense and tarsal disintegration.
Indian J Lepr
;
1990 Oct-Dec; 62(4): 422-8
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-54226
ABSTRACT
The extent of loss of vibration and pressure sensations was assessed in 21 leprosy patients with disintegration of the tarsus. Feet which had and did not have tarsal disintegration both showed severe impairment of pressure sensation, but the loss of vibration sense was more severe in feet which had undergone the destructive process. It appears that loss of deep sensation is an important factor in the process of tarsal disintegration in feet which are already anaesthetic. Measurement of vibration sense using a biosthesiometer may be a valuable clinical test in the investigation and follow-up of the patient with the insensitive foot to identify those at risk of developing tarsal disintegration.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Pressão
/
Artropatia Neurogênica
/
Propriocepção
/
Sensação
/
Limiar Sensorial
/
Vibração
/
Feminino
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
/
Distribuição de Qui-Quadrado
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Lepr
Assunto da revista:
Tropical Medicine
Ano de publicação:
1990
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS