Device and method for examining a diabetic foot

a technology for diabetic feet and measuring devices, applied in foot measurement devices, medical science, apparel, etc., can solve the problems of inconvenient operation of measuring devices, inability to detect small wounds, and high operating costs of devices

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-12
MEDAVINCI DEV
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[0007] The present invention is directed to device, system and method that enables recording of an image of the sole of a foot in a subject, preferably while the subject is at home.

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Approximately 15% of diabetic patients sustain a foot wound at one time in the course of their disease and such wounds are often chronic and difficult to treat.
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[0037]FIG. 1 shows a side view of an embodiment of the device according to the invention. The device 1 comprises a transparent supporting surface 11, made of, for example, glass. A foot 12 can be placed on the supporting surface 11. The device 1 comprises a video camera 13, which is directed at the transparent supporting surface 11. The transparent supporting surface 11 is preferably supported on a box-shaped construction 15. The device 1 comprises sending means 10, for example a modem, for transmitting image information to a remote monitor. In a preferred embodiment, the sending means 10 is / are connected to an output port of the video camera 13. The sending means can comprise a modem, which can be connected to a computer network, such as the Internet, so that the recorded image can be sent to a remote target, for example, a doctor. The latter can then examine the image and, if necessary, invite the user of the device 1 for further examination. An address of the examining doctor to ...

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Abstract

The invention describes a device and a method for examining the sole of a foot. This invention can be used, for example, for the early detection of neuropathy and/or small wounds on the sole of the feet of diabetic patients. The device comprises a sending means for transmitting images of the sole to, for example, a doctor in a hospital. This enables rapid and simple recording of an image of the sole at home, and using relatively simple means, its transmission to, and examination by an expert at a remote location.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The invention relates to a device, a system and method for checking a diabetic foot. The invention relates in particular to a device for recording an image of the sole of a foot, comprising image-recording means for creating an electronic image of the sole of the foot. [0003] 2. Description of the Background Art [0004] Approximately 15% of diabetic patients sustain a foot wound at one time in the course of their disease and such wounds are often chronic and difficult to treat. Diabetic patients often have little or no sensation in their feet. This phenomenon is known as “diabetic foot.” If not identified in time, the tissue damage in a foot wound of a subject, particularly a diabetic patient, can be so extensive as to require amputation of the leg. Indeed, 40-70% of all lower leg amputations are performed on diabetics. Early identification and treatment of foot wounds in such subjects is therefore very important. [0...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B5/103A61B5/107
CPCA61B5/1074A61B5/1036
Inventor BIESBROUCK, GERARDUS MAJELLADEN OUDEN, ARIE HUIBRECHT
Owner MEDAVINCI DEV
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