Foot-ulcer Wound Analysis Using Image Segmentation and Morphological Operations

Abstract

Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFT) is a problem worldwide and prevention is crucial. We hypothesized that the inability of the skin to respond to skin is involved in DFU pathogenesis and could be an important predictive factor to take into account. The images are an important tool for analyzing foot ulcer. Normally foot ulcer means the underlying skin of the foot will be broken down and you will see the tissue over that damaged area due to diabetics. The would should heal in normal condition due to diabetics the healing process will take place slowly so it is difficult to identify whether the ulcer is healing or not. Here, as a solution image analysis algorithm can be used to find  the  depth  of  the  wound  and  it  run‟s  using  a MATLAB software. The image is an important tool for analysis. Here, as a solution image analysis algorithm can be designed and run using MATLAB software, and thus provide a handy, low cost and easy to use method for self- management of foot ulcers for patients with diabetes. The image processing algorithms are designed for both simple and accurate for patients to use it easier as possible with no complications.