J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1990 Dec;19(10-12):1303-1313.

Digital Infrared Thermographic Imaging(D.I.T.I.) in Herniated Lumbar Disc Patients

• Kim YS
• Cho YE
• Oh SH

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.

Keyword

Digital infrared thermographic imging; Herniated lumbar disc; Thermatome

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Humans
Radiculopathy
Skin Temperature
Thermography