Reliability of a novel thermal imaging system for temperature assessment of healthy feet

Reliability of a novel thermal imaging system for temperature assessment of healthy feet

Abstract Background Thermal imaging is a useful modality for identifying preulcerative lesions (“hot spots”) in diabetic foot patients. Despite its recognised potential, at present, there is no readily available instrument for routine podiatric assessment of patients at risk. To address this need, a...

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Main Authors: N. L. Petrova, A. Whittam, A. MacDonald, S. Ainarkar, A. N. Donaldson, J. Bevans, J. Allen, P. Plassmann, B. Kluwe, F. Ring, L. Rogers, R. Simpson, G. Machin, M. E. Edmonds
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Subjects:
Thermal imaging
Diabetic foot ulcer
Temperature
Reliability
Prevention
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-018-0266-1

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