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Table 2 Comparison of mean VPT values with Vibrasense and biothesiometer (N = 562)

From: Assessment of the diagnostic accuracy of Vibrasense compared to a biothesiometer and nerve conduction study for screening diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Parameter

Vibrasense VPT

Mean ± SD

Biothesiometer VPT

Mean ± SD

P valuea

VPT at Point 1

21.61 ± 12.01

21.56 ± 12.69

0.827 (NS)

VPT at Point 2

21.18 ± 12.33

21.25 ± 12.86

0.997 (NS)

VPT at Point 3

20.97 ± 12.19

21.70 ± 13.03

0.458 (NS)

VPT at Point 4

21.37 ± 12.30

21.81 ± 13.13

0.698 (NS)

VPT at Point 5

21.94 ± 12.64

21.93 ± 13.40

0.821 (NS)

VPT at Point 6

21.83 ± 12.43

22.00 ± 13 34

0.853 (NS)

Average VPT of Foot

23.02 ± 13.33

22.96 ± 13.70

0.867 (NS)

  1. NS Not significant
  2. aMann-Whitney U-test