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Medical Thermal Imaging, also known as, Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (D.I.T.T), or Thermography, is a non-invasive clinical imaging technique for detecting and monitoring a number of diseases and physical injuries by showing any thermal abnormalities present in the body. Thermography uses special infrared-sensitive cameras to digitally record images of the variations in surface temperature of the human body. The recorded images are calling thermograms. These thermograms are then analyzed by a medical doctor who will give diagnosis/prognosis based on the images.

Breast Thermography is approved by the FDA as an alternative to a traditional mammogram, and can detect signs of cancer up to ten years earlier. As a safe, non-invasive screen technique for breast cancer, there is no touching or compression of the breast during the exam, which only takes minutes to complete.

Thermography can be used as an aid in diagnosis and prognosis, as well as monitoring therapy progress for conditions and injuries which include: Artery Inflammation, Arthritis, Back Injuries, Breast Cancer, Breast Disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cystic Formations, DCIS, Dental & TMJ, Digestive Disorders, Disc Disease, Diverticulitis, Fibromyalgia, Headache/Migraine Cause, Heart Disease, IBC, Inflammatory Pain, Nerve Damage, Periodontal Disease, Referred Pain Syndrome, RSD (CRPS), Scoliosis, Skin Cancer, Sprain/Strain, Stroke Screening, Thrombosis (Deep Vein), Unexplained Pain, Varicosities, Vascular Disease, Whiplash, and much more!

Benefits of Medical Thermal Imaging

No intense pain, errors, or exposure to harmful radiation

Earlier detection: Generally, a tumor is first detected by a mammogram when it is about 2.5 cm, or the size of a dime, and at this stage it has been growing for at least 8 years. Thermography can detect cancer 8-10 years earlier than a traditional mammogram when it is in its earlier stages.

Mammography can be a cause for multiple unnecessary biopsies. Studies have shown that biopsies for 70% to 80% of all positive mammograms do not show any presence of cancer. Breast Thermography has an average accuracy of 90%, and research shows that it can significantly improve long-term survival rates.

Most insurance companies cover 50% of a scan, but check with yours before booking and appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thermography?

Medical Thermal Imaging, also known as, Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (D.I.T.T), or Thermography, is a non-invasive clinical imaging technique for detecting and monitoring a number of diseases and physical injuries by showing any thermal abnormalities present in the body. Thermography uses special infrared-sensitive cameras to digitally record images of the variations in surface temperature of the human body. The recorded images are calling thermograms. These thermograms are then analyzed by a medical doctor who will give diagnosis/prognosis based on the images.

Can thermal imaging, or Thermography, serve as an alternative to Mammography?

Yes, the FDA has approved Thermography as a safe, non-invasive screening technique for breast cancer. There is no touching or compression of the breast during the exam, which only takes minutes to complete. It can also detect signs of cancer up to 10 years earlier without the exposure to X-Ray which is reported to actually increase the risk of cancer.

Can I have a Thermal Breast Evaluation if I’ve had breast surgery (lumpectomy, mastectomy, breast implants/reduction)?

Yes. Regardless of previous surgery to the breast tissue, your Thermal Imaging can be performed safely and accurately. In fact, mammography’s effectiveness is limited after such surgeries. There are guidelines as to when the Thermal Evaluation should be performed in relation to surgery.

What conditions can Thermography be used to diagnose?

Thermography can be used for diagnosis and prognosis of many medical conditions:

Altered Ambulatory Kinetics	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	Grafts
Altered Biokinetics	Compartment Syndrome	Heart Disease
Brachial Plexus Injuries	Cord Pain/Injury	Hysteria
Biomechanical Impropriety	Deep Vein Thrombosis	Headache Evaluation
Breast Disease	Disc Disease	Herniated Disc
Bursitis	Dystrophy	Herniated Disc Pulposis
Inflammatory Disease	Facet Syndromes	Hyperaesthesia
Int. Carotid Insufficiency	Ext. Carotid Insufficiency	Hyperflexion Injury
Infectious Disease	Nerve Root Irritation	Reflex Symp. Dystrophy
Ligament Tear	Nerve Impingement	Ruptured Disc
Lower Motor Neuron Disease	Nerve Stretch Injury	Skin Cancer
Lumbosacral Plexus Injury	Neuropathy	Somatization Disorders
Malingering	Neurovascular Compression	Soft Tissue Injury
Median Nerve Neuropathy	Neuralgia	Sprain/Strain
Morton’s Neuroma	Neuritis	Stroke Screening
Muscle Tear	Neuropraxia	Synovitis
Musculoigamentous Spasm	Neoplasia	Sensory Loss
Musculoigamentous Spasm	Nutritional Disease	Sensory Nerve Abnormality
Myofascial Irritation	Periodontal Disease	Skin Abnormalities
Nerve Entrapment	Peripheral Axon Disease	Somatic Abnormality
Nerve Impingement	Raynaud’s	Superficial Vascular Disease
Nerve Pressure	Referred Pain Syndrome	Temporal Arteritis
Tendonitis	Trigeminal Neuroalgia	Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
TMJ Dysfunction	Trigger Points	Whiplash