Are the infrared thermography findings skin temperature‐dependent? a study on neck pain patients

Skin temperature (Tsk) disorders have been proposed as sign of impaired innervation in several conditions, but the influence of different factors on the infrared thermography (IRT) findings remains unclear.

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