Infrared Thermography-A Novel Tool for Monitoring Fracture Healing: A Critically Appraised Topic With Evidence-Based Recommendations for Clinical Practice
J Sport Rehabil. 2023 Jul 11:1-6. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2022-0390. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCLINICAL SCENARIO: Stress fractures are one of the most common injuries in athletes. Unfortunately, they are hard to diagnose, require multiple radiology exams and follow-up which leads to more exposure to radiation and an increase in cost. Stress fractures that are mismanaged can lead to serious complications and poorer outcomes for the athlete. During the rehabilitation process, it would be beneficial to be able to monitor the healing of fractures to know when it is safe to gradually allow a patient to a return to sport because th...
Source: Journal of Sport Rehabilitation - July 11, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tristan Castonguay Geoff Dover Source Type: research
