Chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, pose significant challenges in clinical management, necessitating accurate and reliable methods for monitoring wound healing. Traditional measurement techniques, including ruler-based methods, often lack precision, particularly for irregularly shaped wounds, leading to overestimations of wound size. Advancements in technology have introduced digital tools that enhance wound assessment, among which the imitoMeasure app offers a smartphone-based, non-contact digital planimetry solution.
This study, conducted at a tertiary care center in South India, utilized the imitoMeasure app to assess and monitor a chronic, non-healing ulcer in a 69-year-old diabetic patient over the course of various regenerative therapies. The app enabled accurate wound measurements by tracing wound margins on captured images. Regular use demonstrated a consistent reduction in wound size, aligning with expected healing benchmarks.
The app’s features, including its portability, precision, and ability to standardize wound documentation, made it a valuable point-of-care tool. However, limitations such as the inability to measure three-dimensional wound characteristics were noted, suggesting opportunities for future innovation. Overall, the imitoMeasure app presents a significant advancement in wound monitoring, offering clinicians an accessible and reliable method to improve patient outcomes.
Digital planimetry, imitomeasure, diabetic foot ulcer, wound assessment, wound measurement.
Chittoria, R. K. et al., (2025). Clinical Evaluation of the imitoMeasure App for Digital Wound Assessment. J Sur & Surgic Proce.,3(1):1-4.