[Computer-assisted infrared thermometry in orthopedics].

Abstract

Computer-assisted Infrared Thermometry in Orthopaedics. Infrared Thermometry is a relative new non-invasive medico examination technic. The short period of the measured heat of the body surface demanded a special surveying equipment. That's why in the Consultant Orthopaedic Hospital Bad Düben a computer-assisted measuring system was developed. By using this system we have good experience in the postoperative control of wound healing, in the judgement of stress-fracture and in the rheumatic-orthopaedics.