Baseline Monofilaments

Personal monofilaments are ideal for diabetic patients who need to frequently test themselves for potential development of peripheral neuropathy. These small but essential devices allow patients to either test themselves or have a friend or family member test them for changes in sensation along the bottoms of the feet in between doctor's visits, so as to catch any potential development or loss of sensation as early as possible. Neuropathy can develop at any time and, if not tested for, can go unnoticed until other injuries or ulcers appear.

The small size of these monofilaments makes them extremely portable and convenient to use regardless of the patient's schedule and travel plans. The retractable design makes it safe to carry in a pocket or purse and protects the filament from damage until the patient is ready to use it. Neuropathy testing using personal monofilaments can be done by the individual patient or by a friend or family member and takes very little time to perform and record the results.

The Baseline Retractable Monofilament is equipped with a medical-grade monofilament that can apply pressures of 1, 10, or 100 grams, and mimics the tools used for testing in a clinical setting. Unlike other monofilaments that are generally only good for one test, this retractable monofilament is reusable.

The Baseline monofilament line comes in three different pressure strengths when applied to the point of flexion: 1g, 10gs, and 100 gs. These options allow for patients to customize their neuropathy testing as directed by their physician, making testing more accurate. The medical standard for detection of loss of protective sensation in the foot is 10 grams.

Beyond peripheral neuropathy in diabetic patients, these filaments can be used in similar tests to measure changes in sensation and potential nerve impairment.