Testing for loss of protective sensation in patients with foot ulceration: A cross-sectional study

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

Volumn 95, Issue 5, 2005, Pages 469-474

  Wood, William A ^a   Wood, Michael A ^a   Werter, Scott A ^b   Menn, Joseph J ^b   Hamilton, Scott A ^b   Jacoby, Richard ^c   Dellon, A Lee ^d,e,f  

^a Foot Health Center   (United States)

^b Coastal Podiatry ^*  (United States)

^c Valley Foot Surgeons   (United States)

^d JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^e UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE   (United States)

^f NONE   (United States)

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EID: 26444566660     PISSN: 87507315     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.7547/0950469     Document Type: Article

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