Title :
Insole with pressure control and tissue neoformation induction systems for diabetic foot
Author :
Reis, Maria Do Carmo dos ; Soares, Fabiano A. ; Da Rocha, Adson F. ; Carvalho, João L A ; Rodrigues, Suélia S F R
Author_Institution :
Fac. UnB-Gama, Univ. of Brasilia, Gama, Brazil
fDate :
Aug. 31 2010-Sept. 4 2010
Abstract :
This article presents the development of a prototype insole derived from natural rubber from Hevea brasiliensis, equipped with pressure control and capable of neoformation of tissue for people who have diabetic foot. The active element of this insole is the electronic circuit that monitors the plantar pressure. In addition, on the present stage of the research, a signal irradiating cell is used based on the principle of tissue regeneration using laser. This project proposes a “smart” insole prototype with a pressure monitoring system and an electronic system for tissue regeneration, which will open a new approach in an attempt to solve the problem of diabetic foot.
Keywords :
biological tissues; biomechanics; diseases; medical control systems; patient monitoring; patient treatment; pressure control; rubber; Hevea brasiliensis; diabetic foot; electronic circuit; natural rubber; plantar pressure monitoring; pressure control; smart insole; tissue neoformation induction systems; tissue regeneration; Compounds; Diabetes; Foot; Instruments; Lasers; Materials; Monitoring; Biocompatible Materials; Diabetic Foot; Electronics, Medical; Guided Tissue Regeneration; Humans; Orthotic Devices; Pressure; Shoes; Software;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), 2010 Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Buenos Aires
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4123-5
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2010.5627854