3D scanning of chronic leg ulcers: Refinement of quantitative approach to therapy
Suzannah Dewhurst, Indianna Chant, David Airey
Abstract
Chronic lower limb ulcers remain a significant burden on the health system. The Artec Eva scanner has shown promise as a flexible technique through which to scan wounds with sufficient detail to allow robust therapy decisions. Calibrating the accuracy of the scanner in measuring ulcer healing remains a significant challenge.
Using Artec and Rhino 6TM 3D technologies, multiple foot ulcers were scanned then measured. The measuring process was repeated by three program operators, and the rate of healing was graphed for two patients. Patient identification stickers were measured as an objective size to assess the accuracy of the method.
November, 2020
10.37912/WaggaJOM.0301.24
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