Infra-red thermography in hand surgery

Abstract

A short description has been given of the use of infra-red thermography with regard to the hands. Investigations on this subject have shown that thermographic examination is a useful complementary help to the general methods of examination—but does not replace them. The application of infra-red thermography is of practical value especially in rheumatoid arthritis. In the diagnosis of inflammatory processes and in recording the behaviour following treatment thermography is of value, furthermore post-operative examinations register the results of surgery and may indicate recurrence.