Vibration perception

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  • Fingertip vibration perception is altered in carpal tunnel syndrome and toxic neuropathies.
  • Vibration perception is conducted by fast or large diameter nerve fibres.
  • While the relevance of height to reduced vibration perception is not fully explained, it is important to note that the taller a child is, the higher the VPT.
  • topHigh Risk Patient ManagementTesting vibration perception is part of the neurological assessment podiatrists carry out on some high risk patients.
  • The subject of vibration perception is highly variable as a function of context, sating position, and of the individual; only generalizations can be made.

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