Pedobarogram
A painless foot pressure scan that maps the exact spots where a diabetic ulcer could start.
A pedobarogram is a painless test that measures the pressure under every part of your foot while you stand and walk. The result is a colour map that shows exactly where the load is highest, which is where diabetic foot ulcers usually begin. At EDFC in Surat, the complete test takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
What is a pedobarogram?
A pedobarogram is a foot pressure study, also called pedobarography or plantar pressure mapping. You simply stand and then walk across a special sensor platform. Meanwhile, thousands of tiny sensors record how your body weight spreads across the sole, and the software converts those readings into an easy colour map. Red and orange zones show dangerous high pressure, whereas green and blue zones show safe, normal loading.
Why is a pedobarogram important for diabetic feet?
Most diabetic foot ulcers form at points of repeated high pressure that the patient can no longer feel. Nerve damage from diabetes, known as neuropathy, silently switches off the pain alarm. As a result, the same spot gets overloaded with every step, a callus builds up, and the skin finally breaks down into a diabetic foot ulcer.
International diabetic foot guidelines therefore recommend pressure assessment and offloading as a core part of ulcer prevention. In simple words, the pedobarogram finds the danger zones before the skin breaks, so we can protect them in time.
Who should have a pedobarogram in Surat?
We advise this test for anyone with diabetes who has one or more of the following:
- Numbness, tingling or reduced feeling in the feet
- Corns or calluses that keep returning at the same spot
- A healed ulcer, because prevention of a repeat ulcer is critical
- Foot deformity such as bunions, hammer toes, flat feet or Charcot changes
- Uneven shoe wear or a change in walking pattern
- Diabetes for several years, even without any symptoms
What happens during the test?
The test is completely painless and needs no injections, no dye and no radiation. First, you stand still on the pressure platform for the static scan. Next, you walk across it a few times at your normal speed for the dynamic scan. Finally, Dr. Ashutosh Shah's team reviews the pressure map with you and explains every zone in plain language.
| Scan | What you do | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Static scan | Stand still on the platform | Weight distribution and balance at rest |
| Dynamic scan | Walk across the platform | Pressure peaks under each zone during movement |
How do the results help you?
The pressure map turns guesswork into a precise plan. Above all, it tells us exactly which areas need offloading, which means moving pressure away from the danger zones. Based on your report, we can prescribe custom insoles, recommend the right diabetic footwear, plan callus care, or fine tune surgery such as internal offloading. Consequently, the spot that was heading towards an ulcer stays healthy.
How much does a pedobarogram cost in Surat?
A pedobarogram is one of the most affordable investigations in diabetic foot care, and it usually costs far less than treating even a small ulcer. The exact fee depends on whether it is done alone or as part of a complete diabetic foot assessment. Our team confirms the full cost clearly before the test, with no hidden charges.
Why choose EDFC for foot pressure mapping?
EDFC is India's first chain of clinics dedicated entirely to foot care, led by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch.), a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with 22+ years in limb salvage. Your pedobarogram is never a standalone printout here. Instead, the same team that reads the map also designs your insoles, treats your wounds and follows up until your feet are safe, with care available in Surat and Vizianagaram.
To find your high pressure zones before they become wounds, book a pedobarogram at EDFC today.