Foot pressure measurement in leprosy and footwear design.

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1986-07-01
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Leprosy patients deprived of sensory feedback allow excessive pressures to be applied to feet, thereby cause foot ulcers. Quantitative knowledge of the pressure distribution under leprotic feet is helpful to prevent further damage to foot by designing suitable footwear. This paper describes barographic technique for measurement of pressures under the leprotic feet and the design of special footwear for prevention of foot ulcers.
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Patil KM, Babu TS, Oommen PK, Srinivasan H. Foot pressure measurement in leprosy and footwear design. Indian Journal of Leprosy. 1986 Jul-Sep; 58(3): 357-66
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/55279
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Indian Journal of Leprosy