Abstract
Using IR devices to monitor Tsk among patients with CVD at risk of reulceration is an objective and reliable approach to detect changes over time. Consistent Tsk elevation over the affected area as compared to the contralateral limb and a “dip-and-spike” pattern may predict reulceration. Infrared devices showed effectiveness in detecting changes indicative of Tsk changes in recently healed leg skin over scar tissue after VLU healing.