Table 2 Methods used for screening peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease
Item | N (%) |
|---|---|
Peripheral Neuropathy Screening Methods | Â |
 Ask about symptoms | 503(59.6) |
 Pin prick | 470(55.7) |
 Temperature sense | 264(31.3) |
 Ankle reflex | 259(30.7) |
 10 g-MF | 203(24.1) |
 Tuning fork 128 Hz | 148(17.5) |
 IPTT | 127(15.0) |
 Sensory threshold determination | 70(8.3) |
 Nerve conduction rate test | 35(4.1) |
 Other | 4(0.5) |
Peripheral Vascular Disease Screening Methods | Â |
 Palpate the dorsal/posterior tibial artery | 430(50.9) |
 Intermittent claudication or rest pain | 418(49.5) |
 Ankle Brachial Index | 172(20.4) |
 Color Doppler ultrasonography | 128(15.2) |
 Angiography | 97(11.5) |
 Other | 1(0.1) |