Diabetic Patients Foot Care Using Smart Materials to Prevent Ulcerations/Amputations

摘要: A major cause of illness and disability in diabetic patients are complications affecting the lower limbs, particular, feet. It is believed that elevated plantar pressure plays a role foot problems patients. proposed high concentrations may be avoided by developing novel shoe insert based on mechanics smart materials. This paper describes conceptual design an automatic system continuously monitors controls levels patients’ The scheme constant measurement active change shape so as to decrease high-pressure levels. Sensing actuation done use materials powered battery pack insert. All circuitry envisioned single VLSI chip embedded insert, hence making completely autonomous. Genetic algorithms will used select optimal shapes provide with correct voltage inputs alter greatest strength it real-time adapt changes locations stress points, being superior currently passive inserts other forms care. focus this show preliminary genetic quickly can created discretely placed actuators reduce pressures.