Non-contact ulcer area calculation system for neuropathic foot ulcer

A large number of new cases of leprosy are detected across the globe every, of which India alone contributed to about 62% [1]; of which many are diagnosed with grade II impairments. One of the key goals of the global leprosy strategy for 2016 –2020 is to bring down the grade “2” WHO disability in newly diagnosed leprosy affected patients [2]. WHO Grade “2” disability in leprosy occurs primarily due to the neglect of the early impairments. The neglect of anaesthesia in the palm and sole which are the primary impairments in lepro sy, leads to secondary impairments like the palmar and plantar ulcers in the palm and the soles.

Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - August 10, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Parth Shah, Siddaram Mahajan, Sharmila Nageswaran, Sathish Kumar Paul, Mannam Ebenzer Source Type: research