Digital Infrared Thermographic Imaging(D.I.T.I.) in Herniated Lumbar Disc Patients.
- Author:
Young Soo KIM
;
Yong Eun CHO
;
Seong Hoon OH
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Digital infrared thermographic imging;
Herniated lumbar disc;
Thermatome
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Radiculopathy;
Skin Temperature;
Thermography
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1990;19(10-12):1303-1313
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Thermography is a sensitive and reliable method for diagnosis of radiculopathy. Skin temperature alterations of the involved dermatome named thermatone are diagnostic for sensory root involvement in radiculopathy which can be demonstrated by thermography. Digital infrared thermographic imaging system using computer is development and could measure thermal difference more exactly without hazards or discomforts to patient. Authors present 186 cases of thermographic evaluation in herniated lumbar disc disease by digital infrared thermographic imging system and the results are evaluated with literature review.
