pedography for the diabetic foot

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Introduction
Pedography is a critical tool in the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot complications, particularly in reducing ulceration and the risk of amputations. This document outlines the use of novel's pedography systems, including emed® and pedar®, for monitoring and managing diabetic foot conditions.

Specifications and Systems
Novel's systems, such as emed® and pedar®, are equipped with high-quality, calibrated sensors that provide reliable and reproducible long-term measurements. These systems are designed to assist healthcare professionals in diagnosing and treating diabetic foot issues by analyzing foot pressure distribution and gait patterns.

Procedure for Pedography

Scan the foot in motion using the emed® platform, ensuring the patient walks across the platform three times with each foot.
Analyze the foot print for high pressure areas, inconsistent gait patterns, and low toe function, which may indicate neuropathy and foot malfunction.
If ulceration is present, provide a total contact cast or diabetic walking boot until healing occurs.
If high pressure points are detected without visible ulcers, supply appropriate extra depth shoes with a stiff sole and rocker shape to improve offloading.
Send pedography data to a CAD/CAM system for manufacturing custom inserts to reduce local high pressure.
Verify pressure reduction by measuring inside the shoe with the pedar® system during normal gait.

Key Findings and Recommendations

Pedography is essential for early recognition of altered foot load patterns in diabetic patients.
Localized high plantar pressures require immediate treatment with appropriate footwear and orthotics.
The emed® platform is the most accurate system for measuring dynamic load distribution under the foot.
The pedar® system provides detailed information on foot function and the effectiveness of shoe inserts.

Conclusion
Novel's pedography systems have been developed since 1983 and are supported by extensive research. They provide valuable insights into the treatment and prevention of diabetic foot complications, helping to reduce the incidence of ulceration and amputations.

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pedography for the diabetic foot for the diabetic foot 4. If high pressure points Pedography helps the healthcare professional monitor the diabetic foot. High local pressure on the plantar side of the ulcers are visible, supply foot can cause ulceration. appropriate extra depth shoes for diabetics. A stiff sole and a rocker shape improve the offloading of the foot. 5. Send the pedography data to a CAD/CAM system for the manufacturing of custom made inserts. Orthopaedic inserts reduce local high pressure obtaining a Appropriate footwear reduces high local pressure and creates a better pressure distribution under the foot. foot pressure. Pedography is therefore of utmost importance in the prevention of diabetic ulceration. 6. Prove pressure wear by measuring inside the shoe with a pedar® in-shoe pressure measuring system during normal free gait in repeated steps. novel gmbh (Germany) • Ismaninger Str. 51 • D-81675 Munich tel: + 49 (0)89 41 77 67-0 • fax: + 49 (0)89 41 77 67-99 e-mail: [email protected] • web: www.novel.de novel electronics inc. (USA) • 964 Grand Avenue • St.Paul, MN 55105 tel: +1 (651) 221-0505 • fax: +1 (651) 221-0404 e-mail: [email protected] • web: www.novelusa.com MG Atzori Consultants Ltd • tel: +44 (115) 962 26 22 e-mail: [email protected] All systems from novel operate with high quality, calibrated sensors and provide reliable and reproducible long term measurements. emed®, pedar®, art in science®, trublu® and the novel logo (colored foot) are registered trademarks of novel gmbh © 1992-2014 Effective: April 2014 | Subject to change without notice

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pedography for the diabetic foot Pedography with novel systems – The pedar® in-shoe measurement system is the lightest A diagnostic tool to assist in early recognition of altered and most versatile portable foot load measuring system. foot load patterns in the diabetic patient. pedar® works with Bluetooth®. Allowing free movement of patients, it provides detailed and accurate information 1. Scan the foot in motion One of the objectives for health professionals treating on foot function as well as the functions of shoe and shoe persons with diabetes is to reduce ulceration and amputa- insert....

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pedography for the diabetic foot

pedography for the diabetic foot

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