Promoting global clinical care and research for children with orthopaedic disabilities through motion analysis technology

Authors

  • Jacob R Rammer Marquette University
  • Joycie Eulah Abiera University of the Philippines - Manila
  • Monica Arroyo Hospitales Shriners para Ninos, Mexico City
  • Luis Fernando Caicedo Fundacion Clinica Infantil Club Noel, Cali, Colombia
  • Karl Canseco Marquette University
  • Christopher Constantino University of the Philippines - Manila
  • Felipe Haces Garcia Hospitales Shriners para Ninos, Mexico City
  • Jorge Gomez Hospitales Shriners para Ninos, Mexico City
  • Nikhil Kurapati Marquette University
  • Mariano Gonzalez Lugo Hospitales Shriners para Ninos, Mexico City
  • Terence Miller Marquette University
  • Wilfredo Agredo Rodriguez Universidad Autonoma de Occidente
  • Carlo Emmanuel Sumpaico University of the Philippines - Manila
  • Gerald F Harris Marquette University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15641/ghi.v1i1.483

Abstract

Human motion analysis is a tool used to understand orthopaedic disabilities in children and to plan and monitor treatment strategies. It enables clinicians to quantitatively describe rehabilitative progress, plan surgeries, and conduct research. While this technology is prevalent in major academic medical centers, access is lacking in many regions throughout the world. This paper presents a novel approach to offer more accessible technology at greatly reduced cost. Current applications are underway in the Philippines, Mexico, and Colombia. Through international partnerships, improvements in clinical care, medical education, and research have been observed.

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Published

2018-05-29

How to Cite

Rammer, J. R., Abiera, J. E., Arroyo, M., Caicedo, L. F., Canseco, K., Constantino, C., Garcia, F. H., Gomez, J., Kurapati, N., Lugo, M. G., Miller, T., Rodriguez, W. A., Sumpaico, C. E., & Harris, G. F. (2018). Promoting global clinical care and research for children with orthopaedic disabilities through motion analysis technology. Global Health Innovation, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.15641/ghi.v1i1.483

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2018)

Section

Practice perspectives

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Copyright (c) 2018 Jacob R Rammer, PhD, Joycie Eulah Abiera, MD, Monica Arroyo, PT, Luis Fernando Caicedo, MD, Karl Canseco, MD, Christopher Constantino, MD, Felipe Haces Garcia, MD, Jorge Gomez, MD, Nikhil Kurapati, MD, Mariano Gonzalez Lugo, MD, Terence Miller, JD, Wilfredo Agredo Rodriguez, Carlo Emmanuel Sumpaico, MD, Gerald F Harris, PhD

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