The Validity and Reliability of Diagnosing Foot Ulcers and Pre-Ulcerative Lesions in Diabetes Using Advanced Digital Photography

Abstract

The data illustrate that diabetic foot ulcers and pre-ulcerative lesions can be diagnosed in a valid and reliable manner by trained professionals from digital photographs produced with the foot imaging device. This supports the intended use of the device as a telemedical monitoring tool in the home environment for early detection of diabetic foot disease and prevention of severe complications in high-risk diabetes patients.