Technology-Enhanced Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management
Summary: In this interview, Dr. Jonathan Johnson, MD, MBA, CWSP, highlights emerging imaging technologies that go beyond visual assessment for diabetic foot ulcers. Tools such as fluorescence imaging (for bioburden), thermal imaging (for perfusion/infection), and digital measurement enable earlier detection of complications, better documentation, real-time decision-making for debridement and offloading, and more standardized care in diverse settings.
Key Highlights:
- Fluorescence and thermal imaging detect infection/ischemia earlier than visual exam
- Digital tools improve documentation, measurement accuracy, and continuity
- Supports better decisions on debridement, offloading, and vascular referral
- Scalable across outpatient, home, and hospital environments
Keywords: DFU imaging, fluorescence wound imaging, technology DFU