SpineAI: Intelligent Platform for the Treatment and Monitoring of Idiopathic Scoliosis through the use of Artificial Intelligence

On Monday 6 November, the launch meeting of the SpineAI project was held. It took place at the IDONIAL technology centre facilities at the Gijón Science and Technology Park and brought together all the cooperating entities who will work on the development of this pioneering and innovative initiative: the IDONIAL, FINBA and UC3M R+D+i centres along with the companies Digital Anatomics and PRIM.

SpineAI seeks to transform the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis, a condition that mainly affects adolescents and especially women, characterised by a curvature of the spine with unknown causes. Conventional treatment involves braces and surgery in severe cases, as there is no definitive cure.

This project focuses on the digitalization of the diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. It deals with the entire process, from the creation of custom corsets to treatment follow-up sessions, with the overall aim of automating the process and making it less invasive.

The consortium wants to integrate the latest technologies, such as artificial intelligence, intelligent sensors, numerical simulation and new materials. Through this initiative, SpineAI seeks to significantly improve the measurement and design of corsets, shortening the time between diagnosis and the start of treatment while also reducing costs and making patients feel more comfortable.

The results of the project will be of great benefit for those who use corsets, healthcare services and orthopaedic companies, while also fostering the scientific advances and automation of corset design.

This project includes PRIM’s R+D, Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Establishments departments and will not only have a local impact but will also position Spain as a world leader in medical technology, developing more international interest in this area.

PRIM’s participation in the development of the SpineAI project marks an important milestone in the tackling of this new medical challenge, which will lead to improving the lives of those who suffer from idiopathic scoliosis.

The “SpineAI: Intelligent Platform for the Treatment and Monitoring of Idiopathic Scoliosis through the use of Artificial Intelligence” project was proposed for approval as part of the public-private collaboration framework grants offered by the State Research Agency (AEI) of the Ministry of Science and Innovation. This was made in an announcement for the year 2022, as part of the State Plan for Scientific, Technical and Innovation Research 2021-2023, aligned with the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.

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