Diagnostic system for pre-symptomatic detection of osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA), a disease hallmarked by the degeneration of cartilage in the joints, affects 80% of the elderly population. By the time OA is symptomatic, the disease is too far progressed for reversal by current medical treatments. These therapies seek only to manage symptoms, and in some cases, full replacement of the joint may be the only treatment option. Early detection of OA may allow for interventions that can stall or reverse the disease; however, there are currently no methods available for detecting pre-symptomatic signs of OA. This technology is a diagnostic system that uses computed tomography (CT) to monitor and assess the pathology of OA before symptoms arise. This system allows for early detection of OA and may enable early enough intervention to prevent further disease progression.
Highly sensitive, high-resolutionCan detect trabecular bone resorption before other OA symptoms ariseAllows for pre-symptomatic detection of OA in at-risk patientsPatent Information:Patent Pending (US 20160331339)Tech Ventures Reference: IR CU15267
Pre-symptomatic detection of osteoarthritis (OA)Tool for monitoring the progress of OATool for evaluating both pre- and post-symptomatic interventions against OADiagnosis of OAResearch tool for studying OA pathology
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