Clinical validation of footprint analysis using the low cost Photo-podoscope JHECA NAWE

Authors

  • Alexandra La Cruz Facultad de Medicina, Tecnología Médica, Universidad de Cuenca.
  • Ana L. Zeas P. Computer Science Department, Universidad de Cuenca, Av. 12 de Abril, Cuenca, Ecuador, 010150.
  • Estefanía A. Quishpi M.
  • Johanna L. Campoverde V.
  • Heydi K. Guamán B.
  • Villie Morocho

Abstract

RESUMEN

Un foto-podoscopio es una herramienta útil parla evaluación de la huella plantar, que se realiza mediante la observación de las áreas de apoyo al ponerse el paciente totalmente de pie. Esta evaluación diagnóstica la realiza generalmente un especialista, sin dejar registro de evidencias médicas para comparaciones futuras. Generalmente, esta evaluación se hace sobre la base de la forma de la huella plantar mediante el uso de un Podoscopio tradicional o siguiendo un proceso rudimentario, el cual acarrea una gran cantidad de desventajas. En este trabajo, presentamos un equipo alternativo llamado foto-podoscopio JHECA NAWE. Este equipo permite la evaluación de la huella plantar de una forma rápida, eficaz y ofrece un diagnóstico más preciso, incluyendo el registro de la huella plantar para futuras evaluaciones y a un costo menor comparado a los equipos comerciales. Los equipos comerciales suelen ser costosos, por lo que los especialistas médicos prefieren utilizar los procesos rudimentarios. Con el fin de evaluar clínicamente la eficacia de JHECA NAWE, en este estudio hemos analizado a un grupo de pacientes que fueron evaluados usando este equipo y los resultados fueron evaluados a ciega por los especialistas.

Palabras clave: Análisis de la huella plantar, foto-podoscopio de bajo costo, procesamiento de imágenes.

ABSTRACT

A photo-podoscope is a useful tool for assessing a footprint; it is performed by observing the supporting areas of the foot in standing position. This evaluation and diagnosis generally is made by a specialist, and without leaving medical evidence for future comparisons. Generally, this evaluation is made based on the form of the footprint by using a traditional podoscope or rudimentary process which carries several disadvantages. We present, a medical alternative equipment called JHECA NAWE photo-podoscope. This equipment allows assessment of a footprint in a fast an effective way with accurate diagnoses, including a record for future evaluations. Commercial equipment is expensive, reason why medical specialists prefer to use rudimentary processes. In order to evaluate clinically the effectiveness of JHECA NAWE, we analyzed a cross-sectional of attended patients by using this equipment in comparison with different medical specialist opinion.

Keywords: Footprint analysis, photo-podoscope, image processing.

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2016-01-05

How to Cite

La Cruz, A., Zeas P., A. L., Quishpi M., E. A., Campoverde V., J. L., Guamán B., H. K., & Morocho, V. (2016). Clinical validation of footprint analysis using the low cost Photo-podoscope JHECA NAWE. Maskana, 5, 95–102. Retrieved from https://publicaciones.ucuenca.edu.ec/ojs/index.php/maskana/article/view/541

Issue

Vol. 5 (2014): Proceedings of Pattern Recognition, Intelligent Control, Communications and Biomedical Engineering (MATCH'14)

Section

SEÑALES E IMÁGENES BIOMÉDICAS

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