AIIMS Bhubaneswar inaugurates 4D Spine and Gait Analysis Lab
Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar has inaugurated a state-of-the-art 4D Spine and Gait Analysis Lab, the first of its kind in Eastern India. The new facility was dedicated by Executive Director Prof. (Dr.) Ashutosh Biswas on the occasion of the International Day of People with Disability.
According to a UNI report, the newly established lab features cutting-edge technologies, including Prosthetic and Orthotic Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy units, and other allied services.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Biswas emphasised that the integration of these facilities would enhance the PMR department's capability to provide a holistic approach to patient care.
“This lab will enable AIIMS Bhubaneswar to offer high-quality, personalized rehabilitation services to a wide range of patients, including those with locomotor disabilities, musculoskeletal conditions, and sports injuries,” he added.
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This advanced technology (4D Spine and Gait Analysis Lab) evaluates and quantifies spinal deformities while providing real-time biomechanical data on the body's joints.
It is particularly beneficial for managing conditions such as Stroke, Scoliosis, Neck and lower back pain, post-polio residual paralysis, Myopathy and neuropathy.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar dedicates 4D Spine and Gait Analysis Lab
Additionally, the lab offers real-time gait analysis for sports rehabilitation, aiding athletes in recovery and performance enhancement.
The non-invasive system is free from radiation hazards and provides precise diagnostics, identifying hidden injuries, musculature disturbances, body balance, and foot pressure systems, informed Dr. Jagannatha Sahoo, Head of the PMR Department, news agency UNI reported.
Medical Superintendent Dr Dillip Kumar Parida, Dr. R. N. Sahu (HOD Neurosurgery), Dr. Sanjib Kumar Bhoi (HOD Neurology), Rasmi Ranjan Sethy (DDA, I/c), and R. P. Toppo (SE) were present on the occasion.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that in a remarkable achievement, a team of experts at AIIMS Bhubaneswar successfully saved the life of a 24-year-old army jawan using the Extracorporeal Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (eCPR) procedure after his heart had stopped beating for almost 90 minutes.
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