Inoue K, Nishioka J, Kobori T, Nakatani Y, Hukuda S
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu-city.
Ryumachi. 1990 Oct;30(5):356-61.
The thermographic index (TI) and the heat distribution index (HDI) have been reported to be useful in association with the assessment of disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis. We have examined the appropriate conditions on measuring both indices. It was shown that TI and HDI should be measured at 20 degrees C and at a 20-minute equilibration time. Furthermore, a comparative evaluation of TI and HDI was made. The results showed that the HDI was more sensitive and correlated better with the clinical assessment of the severity of joint swelling than TI.
据报道，热成像指数（TI）和热分布指数（HDI）在评估类风湿性关节炎的疾病活动方面很有用。我们已经研究了测量这两个指数的合适条件。结果表明，TI和HDI应在20摄氏度和20分钟的平衡时间下进行测量。此外，还对TI和HDI进行了比较评估。结果显示，与TI相比，HDI对关节肿胀严重程度的临床评估更敏感，相关性也更好。
