Table 1 Research on the pathogenesis of plantar ulceration utilizing plantar pressure or COP measurement in Hansen’s disease
From: Plantar pressure distribution and altered postural control in multibacillary leprosy patients
Reference, Year | Subject Number | Plantar Pressure measurements | COP measurements | Findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sabato et al., 1982 [5] | 30 patients | Static balance pressure 6 areas | No | Association between presence of an ulcer and the foot ground pressure. |
Greve et al., 1994 [17] | 13 patients, 17 control | Static balance pressure 2 areas | No | Hemilateral asymmetry and increased pressure were associated with plantar ulcer |
Bhatia & Patil, 1999 [18] | 108 patients, 52 control | Dynamic peak pressure (walking) 10 areas | No | Hemilateral asymmetry and increased dynamic foot pressure were associated with plantar ulcer |
Slim et al., 2012 [8] | 39 patients | Dynamic peak pressure (walking) 4 areas | No | Highest pressure is associated with tactile sensitivity |
van Schie et al., 2013 [19] | 39 patients (with/ without ulceration) | Dynamic peak pressure (walking) Not divided in areas | No | Current and previous ulceration do not differ on barefoot pressure. |
Condeiro et al., 2014 [20] | 51 patients 20 controls | Static balance pressure 6 areas | Loss of protective sensitivity in multibacilar leprosy patients is predictive of plantar ulcers Plantar pressure peaks seem to be of greater importance in paucibacilar leprosy patients in ulcer prediction | |
Cordeiro et al., 2014 [16] | 21 patients 11 controls | Static balance pressure 6 areas | ML and AP displacement | No differences in plantar pressure or COP measurements |
Viveiro et al., 2017 [21] | 34 patients 34 controls | No | Area, ML and AP velocity | Greater oscillation and velocity of COP in individuals with leprosy. |
Tashiro et al., 2020 [22] | 20 patients | Dynamic peak pressure (walking) 12 areas | No | Neuropathic foot avoids weight bearing in the foot area with sensory loss |