Infrared thermology is a powerful detector of problems that affect a patient’s physiology.
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Case examples of thermographic use
Thermidas provides revolutionary, non-contact, non-invasive, physiological diagnostic tools utilizing thermography to identify and diagnose underlying pathology quickly and reliably at earlier stages than currently adopted methods.
Case example
Broken / operated Achilles tendon
First thermal image taken eight hours after Orthosis was removed
Second image taken six weeks later
Case example
Stress fracture
The patient felt pain on the left foot
Thermal imaging revealed a substantial asymmerty in the temperature
Later a stress fracture was diagnosed
Case example
Insoles' effectiveness
First meeting with the patient due to pain in the knee area
Thermal imaging revealed abnormal temperatures and helped locate the problem areas
Custom-made insoles were made
Follow-up thermal images taken to evaluate the effectiveness of the insoles
The situation had calmed down and the patient was able to perform normal daily activities
Case example
CRPS
First meeting with the patient due to pain in the knee area
Thermal imaging revealed abnormal temperatures and helped locate the problem areas
Tailor-made insoles were made
Follow-up thermal images taken to evaluate the effectiveness of the insoles
The situation had calmed down and the patient was able to perform normal daily activities