What is thermal imaging?

Digital Infrared thermal imaging, or DITI, is a totally non-invasive, painless procedure with no radiation and no contact with the body. DITI is a clinical imaging technique that records the thermal patterns of your body. Your thermal images are used by your healthcare practitioner to help diagnose and monitor pain or pathology in any part of your body.

What is thermal imaging used for?

-To help in determining the cause of pain.

-To aid in the early detection of disease and pathology

-To evaluate sensory-nerve irritation or significant soft-tissue injury

-To define a previously diagnosed injury or condition

-To identify an abnormal area for further diagnostic testing

-To follow progress of healing and rehabilitation

                        Is thermal imaging FDA registered?

Yes. D.I.T.I. was FDA registered in 1982.

Is thermal imaging covered by insurance?

Most Insurance Companies do NOT cover Thermography however; IF yours does, you can get reimbursed by providing them an invoice receipt after your scan has been completed. The United Breast Cancer Foundation does fund Thermography screenings and will pay up to $150.00 (reimbursement). This is a national campaign that does not turn anyone away. Funding is replenished 1-3 x per year. Please go to their website. You must apply online. www.ubcf.org If funding is available, there will be an short application on the website to apply online.

What parts of the body can be scanned?

Thermal images are taken of the whole body, or individual regions including breast, head, arm, leg, torso, etc. A lumbar assessment would typically include, low back, pelvis, and legs. A cervical assessment would typically include, head and neck, upper trunk, and arms.

What happens when I have a thermal scan taken?

A thermal scan takes approximately 15 — 45 minutes depending on which part of the body is being scanned. You will remove all jewelry and clothes from the part of the body being scanned (for full body scans you leave underwear on), and will be asked to wear a surgical gown. For a breast scan, you will be ask to disrobe from the waist up. While your skin is equalizing with the room temperature, you will be asked to fill-out appropriate paperwork.

What do I have to do to prepare for a thermal scan?

(Rule of thumb is to have you in a relaxed state and temperature controlled.)

-Do not have physical therapy, massage, or electromyography, acupuncture on the same day thermography is performed 24 hours must pass.

-Do not participate in vigorous exercise 4-5 hours prior to the test.

-Do not smoke for 2 hours before the test

-Do not use lotions, deodorants, powder, perfume on day of test. 

-No shaving to the areas being imaged.

-Stay out of strong sunlight on the day of test

-There are no dietary or medication restrictions on the day of your scan but no excessive hot or cold drinks prior to the test. No anti-inflammatory meds.

-No caffeine (coffee, tea, soda) 4-5 hrs before the imaging.

-Wear loose fitting clothes if possible. Hair pinned above neck.

- Do not come for a scan if you have a sunburn on your chest or the area of interest. (You would need to wait until all the sunburned area has peeled off. )

-Wait 3 months post-surgery to areas being imaged.

Who should interpret my scans and write the report?

All thermography interpretations should be reported by adequately trained and experienced Medical Doctors who hold board certification as Thermologists/Radiologists. Our service is through EMI, our interpretation company operating worldwide and read .by full board certified Doctors in good standing.

What certification should a thermographer have to perform this exam?

Thermographers should hold certification from a professional body with approved code of ethics and practice protocols that include quality control guidelines. We are certified through A.C..C.T. (Accredited College of Clinical Thermology)

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