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

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....