Semmes Weinstein Monofilament to Test for Loss of Protective Sensation in Diabetic Neuropathy Patients

Diabetic patients and their doctors have to be proactive when it comes to preventing a small injury from becoming a major medical foot problem. Loss of protective sensation (LOPS) is a significant medical neuropathy concern among diabetic patients and their physicians. Testing diabetic patients for LOPS is crucial for preventing foot ulcers that can lead to amputation. 

Approved for single patient use, our Semmes Weinstein 5.07 monofilament test for diabetic neuropathy presents an easy, inexpensive test to predict a patient’s risk for developing LOPS. They are calibrated to deliver the standard 10-gram force range. Screening a patient for LOPS using the Semmes Weinstein neuropathy skin test is simple and non-invasive for adults, children and seniors. Save money for your practice by ordering your diabetic foot neuropathy tests in bulk from Atlas Biomechanics. 

Semmes Weinstein Monofilaments 5.07 10g Neuropathy Diabetic Testing Kits

- 5.07 10g Neuropathy Diabetic Testing Kits

- 20 disposable monofilaments, all calibrated to deliver the standard 10-gram force range.

- Monofilaments are the most effective method of testing for loss of protective sensation (LOPS) in diabetic patients

- Uses stringent protocols to maintain the integrity of our product and 10-gram force range in full compliance with FDA standards.

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of Semmes Weinstein 5.07 10g Neuropathy Diabetic Testing Kits.

How to use a corn toe pad cushion

Hammertoe corn pads for crooked toes are small inexpensive foot pad cushions that prevent and treat hammertoe corns from forming and cushions the area. Toe corns are a build up of skin on the knuckles of toes on the foot. They are due to shoe pressure rubbing on the knuckle of crooked toes. The shoe friction causes the skin to grow more skin to protect itself. The more the friction and pressure the deeper and larger the toe corn

A hammertoe corn pad cushion can off load the pressure and friction causing the build up.

How to use a corn toe pad cushion

-Identify the area on the toe were the corn has formed.

-Make sure the foot skin is clean and dry. Oil and moisture will allow the corn not to stick on.

-Place the hole of the corn cushion over the boney area causing the corn.

-Press firmly to the skin.

-Roll a sock or stocking over the foot to help hold the toe corn in place.

-End of the day remove the corn pad by gently peeling off the pad.

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: we are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of Foot Pads, Heel Lifts and Heat Moldable Orthtoics.

Atlas Biomechanics : How to use a corn toe pad cushion

Atlas Biomechanics : How to use a corn toe pad cushion: Hammertoe corn pads for crooked toes are small inexpensive foot pad cushions that prevent and treat hammertoe corns from forming and cushion...

Atlas Biomechanics : What is the Best Corn Pad for the Little Toe?

Atlas Biomechanics : What is the Best Corn Pad for the Little Toe?:  Painful Corns on the little toe is a common complaint among patients. A frequent question is what shape of corn pad is the best for the lit...

What is the Best Corn Pad for the Little Toe?

 Painful Corns on the little toe is a common complaint among patients. A frequent question is what shape of corn pad is the best for the little toe. A circle shaped toe pad would be the best to cushion and treat painful 5th toe corns. 

Little toe corns are usually caused by shoe friction against the 5th proximal phalanx head. To eliminate the shoe pressure against the little toe a corn pad would be beneficial. There are many shapes of toe pads that can be used. Most are either too large or bulky. If the toe corn cushion is too large, it will cause more pressure on the toe and the patient will have difficulty wearing shoes, especially with high heel shoes.

Ring shaped donut toe corn pads are only 3/4" wide. They also can be easily trimmed for a custom fit. Many patient trim the circle corn cushions in half. This will make the toe cushion into a half moon shape for even more customization.

Circle shaped corn pads come in medical grade felt or foam and have an adhesive backing. They come in 1/8" thick.

So the best corn pad for the little toe and for high heel shoes would be the ring donut circle shaped toe pads.

Teri

Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of Foot Pads, Heel Lifts and Heat Moldable Orthotics.   

Atlas Biomechanics : Carbon Stabilizer Rigid Foot Plate Insole Treating...

Atlas Biomechanics : Carbon Stabilizer Rigid Foot Plate Insole Treating...:  Hallux Rigidus and Hallux Limitus are painful foot conditions that are hard to treat conservatively. Using a carbon stabilizer plate insole...

Carbon Stabilizer Rigid Foot Plate Insole Treating Hallux Rigidus / Limitus

 Hallux Rigidus and Hallux Limitus are painful foot conditions that are hard to treat conservatively. Using a carbon stabilizer plate insole is often overlooked when treating these conditions. The difference in Hallux Rigidus and Limitus is the degree of limitation of the 1st MPJ (big toe joint). Most of the pain in Hallux Rigidus/Limitus occurs at heel lift causing dorsiflexion at the 1st MPJ.

When the big toe (hallux) dorsiflex and runs into the first metatarsal head, bony spurring will occur on the top of the big toe joint (first MPJ). The joint will also narrow and become arthritic. Range of motion of the big toe joint will become painful. Over time, the 1st MPJ will narrow, become arthritic and painful.

Treating it with a carbon stabilizer plate insole will limit the painful range of motion in these patients with Hallux Limitus and Hallux Rigidus. Carbon foot plates are thin, about 2 mm thick which allows easy shoe placement. They are also simple to remove and place in different shoes. The carbon material is rigid to limit forefoot range of motion. A typical carbon rigid plate will last several years. One can either use the carbon foot rigid insole as a stand alone treatment or in conjunction with other conservative treatments. 

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of carbon rigid foot plates.