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Serge Van Sint Jan1, Vanessa Wermenbol, Patrick Van Bogaert
1Laboratoire d'anatomie, biomécanique et organogenèse, CP 619, faculté de médecine, Université libre de Bruxelles ULB, 808 route de Lennik, 1070 Bruxelles, Belgique. siintjans@ulb.ac.be
Musculoskeletal system (MSS) disorders significantly impact daily life and are linked to conditions like cerebral palsy (CP). The ICT4Rehab project developed a platform to aid clinicians in managing complex MSS and CP patient data.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Science
- Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience
Context:
- Musculoskeletal system (MSS) pathologies significantly impact daily life, contributing to absenteeism and healthcare costs.
- MSS disorders are implicated in central nervous system conditions like cerebral palsy (CP), complicating clinical management.
- Complex etiologies in MSS disorders hinder consensus on best practices for monitoring and patient follow-up.
Purpose:
- To address the challenges in managing complex musculoskeletal disorders, particularly in cerebral palsy (CP) patients.
- To develop innovative methods and tools for clinicians to better cope with intricate MSS conditions.
- To facilitate easier management and visualization of clinical information for CP patients' MSS.
Summary:
- The ICT4Rehab project created an integrated platform designed for the musculoskeletal system (MSS) of cerebral palsy (CP) patients.
- This platform offers tools for improved management and visualization of clinical data.
- The system is accessible to all interested clinical centers.
Impact:
- Enhances clinical decision-making for complex musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
- Improves patient follow-up and management strategies for cerebral palsy.
- Facilitates collaborative research and clinical practice through shared data visualization tools.
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