RESUMO
Temperature assessment has proven valuable in detecting areas of inflammation in the insensitive limb. Monitoring the inflammatory response to the stresses of footwear and walking has worked as a "pain substitute." In conjunction with other evaluation methods, the results of temperature assessment can be used to reduce the incidence of injury and ulceration in the insensitive foot. A review of principles and methods, a presentation of a case study, and a discussion will elaborate upon the concepts of temperature assessment.
Assuntos
Temperatura Corporal , Pé/inervação , Pé/irrigação sanguínea , Doenças do Pé/prevenção & controle , Humanos , Hanseníase/fisiopatologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Úlcera por Pressão/prevenção & controle , Sapatos/normas , Estresse Mecânico , TermografiaRESUMO
Infrared thermography contributes to the care of insensitive limbs. The inflammatory response of near damaged or damaged tissue presents areas of increased heat on the surface which can be detected and followed. Thermography was found to be a valuable aid to the established management methods used for insensitivity problems including management of healing and freshly healed ulcerations, management of neuropathic bone and joint problems and fitting of prosthetic devices and custom shoes. The most important contribution thermography offered was the detection of irritated tissue prior to frank breakdown often in time to prevent permanent injury if quick and effective management followed.