The researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Madras have designed a portable, AI-powered Point-of-Care-Ultrasound (POCUS) scanner for the diagnosis and management of sports injuries. It is an indigenous innovation that hopes to bridge the existing gap for patients looking for advance medical technologies in a non-hospital environment.
Under the mentorship of Prof. Arun K. Thittai of the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, the team at IIT Madras felt the need for a point-of-care device to be applied for injury management and therapy of top athletes even during the daily training sessions. “A quick on-field assessment for musculoskeletal injuries will permit athletes to receive immediate attention and focus on recovery,” said Prof. Thittai.
Research at the Center of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics is poised to change the way sports injuries are managed, suggesting that now, for the first time in history, on-field analysis and immediate evaluation of an injury can be made. The medical professionals can thus immediately take decisions regarding continuation of play by an athlete or further treatment.
The POCUS scanner represents an advance in bringing the latest ultrasound technology to the sports arena. Its design is meant to give rapid feedback on musculoskeletal injuries, therefore being integrated into a broader AI for a complete athlete management system.
The Busi lab at IIT Madras already has the model established in case of the POCUS scanner for Musculoskeletal imaging. The product prototype will be completed by 2024 followed by testing and pilot data collection from sports authorities.
This innovation will benefit athletics: injury management, recovery as fast as it can be, hence better determinations back on the grounds. It may revolutionize sports medicine beyond the confines of a hospital.
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