| Autor: |
Crotty, Alessandra, Janecke, Paula, Cabrera, Adriana, Lichtenthäler, Niels, Nebe, Karsten, Kohlen, Marc |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| DOI: |
10.5281/zenodo.5169841 |
| Popis: |
Preventing recurrence of diabetic foot ulcers in high-risk patients with current standard methods of care remains a challenge [1]. In collaboration with a FabLab and a medical supply store, an open-source diabetic foot monitoring and feedback system integrated into an orthosis was developed and evaluated. The developed system could prevent worsening of the disease, although further technical and clinical validation is needed. The FabLab was used as an environment to combine modern digital fabrication techniques with traditional orthopedic craftsmanship and its expertise. A sprint challenge was developed to facilitate the process from ideation to prototyping using agile innovation methods. The prototype consists of embedded temperature and pressure sensors that monitor disease progression and trigger an alarm when threatening values are reached. Digital fabrication enables customized placement and design of the sensors. In addition, a manufacturing process was designed that could be easily implemented by the medical supply store. In the future, measurements of disease progression will also be shared with the orthopedic technicians and physicians, so they can intervene earlier when drastic changes occur. Ultimately, the aim is to contribute to the development of locally manufactured products in the orthopedic industry through open innovation. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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