Infrared thermal imaging in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
systematic_review · Level I
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Abstract
Musculoskeletal injuries occur frequently. Diagnostic tests using ionizing radiation can lead to problems for patients, and infrared thermal imaging could be useful when diagnosing these injuries. A systematic review was performed to determine the diagnostic accuracy of infrared thermal imaging in patients with musculoskeletal injuries. A meta-analysis of three studies evaluating stress fractures was performed and found a lack of support for the usefulness of infrared thermal imaging in musculoskeletal injuries diagnosis.
Medical subject headings
- Fractures, Bone
- Muscle, Skeletal
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Thermography