Monofilament testing has become one of the main methods used to screen people with diabetes for increased risk of neuropathic foot ulceration. There are many different types of monofilaments in use, and although the most common is the 10-g monofilament, other available monofilaments require different force levels to bend them. This article will discuss the role of monofilaments in screening people with diabetes, and the implications of using inaccurate monofilaments....

Abnormal wound healing in people with diabetes is well recognised. Kerraboot is a non-contact boot-shaped plastic film device containing an absorbent base pad. This case study follows the progression of a post-amputation wound in the diabetic foot using Kerraboot....