Smartphone‑Based Thermography for Home Monitoring of Pin Site Infection

This study investigates whether home‑based thermographic imaging using a smartphone with an integrated infrared camera can detect early temperature deviations around pin sites that may indicate developing infection in patients treated with external circular frames.

By enabling systematic monitoring in the home setting, the project seeks to improve early recognition of infection‑related changes, reduce complication rates, and support timely clinical intervention.

As part of a broader initiative on digital postoperative surveillance and clinical intelligence, the study aims to generate new insights into thermal patterns associated with pin site inflammation and to inform future AI‑supported infection detection for both adult and pediatric patients undergoing external fixation.

Main researcher:
Pernille Damborg Clasen,Søren Kold

Co-researchers from the group:
Shima Ghohlinezad, Ole Rahbek, Zahra Safari

External co-researchers:
Marie Fridberg, Ming Chen

Supported by:

Regionens Innovationspulje