Tichauer E R
J Occup Med. 1977 Nov;19(11):727-31.
The potential usefulness of thermography as an aid to the diagnosis of neuro-musculo-skeletal disease in occupational settings is discussed. The characteristics of the infrared spectrum are briefly outlinded, followed by a description of basic concepts and technics necessary to ensure reproducible results. A pilot study demonstrating the association between thermographic changes and back pain is presented. Findings are compared with normal thermograms and are statistically evaluated. Thermography seems to have the potential to be developed into a useful tool of occupational medicine in general.
本文讨论了热成像技术在职业环境中辅助诊断神经肌肉骨骼疾病的潜在用途。简要概述了红外光谱的特征，随后描述了确保可重复结果所需的基本概念和技术。介绍了一项初步研究，该研究证明了热成像变化与背痛之间的关联。将研究结果与正常热成像图进行比较，并进行统计学评估。总体而言，热成像技术似乎有潜力发展成为职业医学的一种有用工具。
