A “Smart” Patch could detect early OA in knees

“SMART” PATCH COULD DETECT OA IN KNEES (Orthopedics This Week) A team of researchers from Cardiff University in Wales is working on the development of a smart patch to detect the early onset of osteoarthritis (OA) in patients' knees. The School of Engineering researchers are making use of sensors from aircraft wings in order to detect cracking sounds in joints! As indicated in the January 24, 2017 news release, “A smart patch could help save millions of pounds spent on diagnosis via X-ray and MRI [magnetic resonance imaging] scans, as well as improving the lives of patients through targeted, b...


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