Abstract
Each year 30 millions of foot ulcers occur worldwide and 56% of them will become infected. These infected foot ulcer represents the leading cause of lower-limb amputation in the world and shortens dramatically the lifetime of people. The reduction of high plantar pressure in patients with peripheral neuropathy such as diabetic people is mandatory for the prevention of foot ulcers and amputations. The device Power Insoles is an electronic shoe insole that monitor plantar pressure throughout the day, and prevent apparition of foot ulcers by informing the patient through biofeedback signals on a smartphone.
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Introduction / objectives Each year 30 millions of foot ulcers occur worldwide and 56% of them will become infected
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From International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control (ICPIC 2011) Geneva, Switzerland. 29 June – 2 July 2011. From International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control (ICPIC 2011) Geneva, Switzerland. Introduction / objectives Each year 30 millions of foot ulcers occur worldwide and 56% of them will become infected. These infected foot ulcer represents the leading cause of lower-limb amputation in the world and shortens dramatically the lifetime of people. The reduction of high plantar pressure in patients with peripheral neuropathy such as diabetic people is mandatory for the prevention of foot ulcers and amputations. The device “Power Insoles” is an electronic shoe insole that monitor plantar pressure throughout the day, and prevent apparition of foot ulcers by informing the patient through biofeedback signals on a smartphone
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