Infrared Thermal Imaging Serves as an Alternative Tool to Assess Inflammation.
Infrared thermal imaging is a non-contact method that captures body heat, regulated by blood supply, which increases during inflammation. While traditional assessments of inflammation (pain, redness, heat) are subjective, infrared imaging offers an objective way to identify and monitor these changes. This technology helps clinicians document inflammation and track treatment responses. For instance, it has been used to assess acute inflammation from trauma, vasodilation, and allergies in three clinical cases.
