The POCUS, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) can potentially allow for on-field diagnosis of injuries, with immediate assessment of the extent of injury that will allow for medical professionals to take a call on whether to permit the sportsperson to continue playing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The novel scanner has a wide range of applications in sports medicine, and it has the benefits of safety (no radiation) and sufficient resolution compared to other modalities, said the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe observed a current technological gap and a need for a point-of-care device for injury management and rehabilitation of elite athletes within routine training premises. A quick assessment for musculoskeletal on the field will help sports players get immediate attention and focus on recovery,\u201d said Prof. Arun K. Thittai, Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, IIT Madras.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With POCUS, ultrasound technology will be leveraged beyond the hospital setting, in sports medicine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are currently exploring all options to take up POCUS for MSK imaging for commercial translation,\u201d added Thittai, also a faculty member at the varsity\u2019s Center of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Established in 2019 with support from the government\u2019s Institute of Eminence initiative, CESSA aims to become a global platform for fostering innovation in sports technology and delivering products and solutions to enhance athlete performance. The centre will also serve general fitness and health consumers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are currently exploring all options to take up POCUS for MSK imaging for commercial translation,\u201d added Thittai, also a faculty member at the varsity\u2019s Center of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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