VIBRODROP- Latest instrument for diagnosing neruopathy and for calculating ABI ( ANKLE BRACHIAL INDEX)

The diagnosis of neuropathy is an important consideration in determining if a foot is particularly vulnerable to painless injury, leading to chronic and spreading ulcer. This had serious consequences and could lead to large amputation below or above the ankle & knee. 50% of all non- traumatic amputations occur in diabetics who are at high risk group

The symptoms of neuropathy and the conventional assessment of it with cotton wool, vibrating tuning fork, pinprick & hot & cold sensation give a qualitative diagnosis. It is necessary to decide quantitatively how deficient the protecting sensation has become to help in deciding the incremental risk the foot is at, with diminishing sensation and increasing threshold

This instrument VIBRIDROP has innovative design that has combined Biosthesiometer for detection of loss of vibration perception and vascular doppler for the measurement of ankle brachial index (ABI). Computer connectivity is a built-in facility and reports are generated by the software supplied

PLANTER PRESSURE ASSESSMENT -

Evaluation of the pressure on the soles of feet

Pressure assessment using harris foot map

Subsequent offloading of pressure by adequate cushioning.