Inflammation/Pain Studies

Pain & Inflammation Studies | Spectron IR
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Pain & Inflammation Studies

At Spectron IR, we believe medical infrared imaging offers a powerful way to detect and monitor inflammation and pain-related conditions—without radiation or discomfort. Below, explore peer-reviewed studies that showcase how this technology supports clinical evaluation of fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, CRPS, and inflammatory disorders.

Curated Medical Infrared Imaging Studies

Thermography in Fibromyalgia

K. Ammer, T. Schartelmüller, P. Melnizky – Ludwig Boltzmann, Vienna, Austria

This study of 18 fibromyalgia patients showed thermographic hot spots corresponding with tender points. Though thermography revealed higher inflammation signals in patients than controls, it did not consistently match clinical tender point counts—highlighting its role as a supportive diagnostic tool rather than a replacement.

Thermography in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Post-transradial coronary intervention CRPS study

Infrared imaging detected distinct temperature asymmetries in patients with CRPS Type I, reflecting local inflammatory changes. These findings support thermography’s potential to assist in early, noninvasive detection and monitoring of CRPS-related inflammation.

Infrared Thermal Imaging in Neuropathic Pain

ITI review in neuropathic pain management

Reviewing infrared thermal imaging’s role in neuropathic pain, this work confirms that thermal patterns correlate with nerve damage and inflammation. It also emphasizes the tool’s efficacy in monitoring treatment response.

Vasomotor Mapping & Differential Diagnosis

Vasomotor function mapping study

Using thermography to map vasomotor responses, researchers differentiated inflammatory and vascular pain conditions by unique thermal patterns—underscoring its value in complex clinical diagnosis.

Infrared Thermography in Pain Medicine

F. Ring & K. Ammer – University Medical Center

This review emphasizes how infrared thermography supports clinicians by revealing temperature asymmetries due to inflammation, nerve injury, and vascular disorders. It details practical uses, advantages, and limitations in pain medicine.

Nerve-Fiber Metrics in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

S. Devigili et al. – University Hospital Neurology

This study used infrared imaging alongside nerve diagnostics to assess inflammation and pain in carpal tunnel syndrome. Results showed thermography is helpful for understanding neuropathic inflammation and guiding treatment.

Inflammatory Pain Detection via Infrared Imaging

S. Patil, R. Kale & S. Borse – ABC University

This review explores infrared image analysis techniques for detecting inflammatory pain, spotlighting new algorithms for thermal pattern recognition that enhance diagnostic accuracy.