The MEDIA project aims to address gaps in the patient management pathway for osteoarticular conditions to create a “high-efficiency” assistance environment. This means using technologies that allow for the identification and treatment of conditions with greater efficiency, ensuring reduced healthcare/social costs, and minimizing invasiveness for the patient throughout all phases of the clinical/diagnostic pathway. Musculoskeletal diseases are increasingly impacting healthcare expenditures due to their rising prevalence, driven by the aging population and the increase in risk factors such as obesity and poor diet. These conditions significantly degrade patients’ quality of life by affecting their independence and workability. While MRI imaging and ultrasound are currently the “gold standard” for morphological study of the osteoarticular system, they still have limitations in some areas, which this research aims to address. The specific goals identified include:
- The development of a dedicated MRI for pre-and post-operative imaging in prosthesis implantation;
- The study of integrated systems to aid in the clinical/diagnostic management of osteoarticular patients.
Announcement
PON Research and Competitiveness 2007-2013 PAC, Research and Innovation Plan 2015-2017, Development and Cohesion Fund 2014-2020 – pursuant to D. D. MIUR n. 713/Ric. of 29/10/2010 (MIUR PON03 Call).
Application area: Precision Medicine and Diagnostics
Project Coordinator: Giovanni Schmid
Geographic scope: National
Start date: 1 December 2020
End date: 30 June 2023
Project website: link_Project
