Sports Medicine

The scale of the challenge in sports medicine

• 6.2 million people require hospital treatment for sports injuries every year in Europe.
• 42% of all sports injuries treated in hospital are related to team ball sports.
• The most frequently injured body parts are the ankle, knee, and shoulder.

The diagnostic aspect matters not only for correctly planning the treatment path after an injury occurs, but also before starting physical activity, allowing cardiac and musculoskeletal problems to be promptly identified or prevented. Sports medicine physicians face a large quantity and variety of cases, examining patients of different ages, in various settings, sometimes on the move, and occasionally patients with metal prostheses.

Imaging solutions for sports medicine

• Sports Medicine MRI - recognized as the gold standard for precise diagnosis and prognosis of athletic injuries, facilitating effective treatment and shorter recovery time.
• Musculoskeletal US - most commonly used to assess soft tissue disease, detect fluid collection, and visualize cartilage and bone surfaces.
• Musculoskeletal MRI - open low-field MRI technology that delivers precise imaging together with a comfortable patient experience.
• Weight-bearing - weight-bearing MRI reproduces and studies joints in an orthostatic position and reveals underlying pathologies that are difficult to assess with supine MRI.

Benefits for patients and physicians

Advanced solutions guarantee clear and precise diagnostic information, minimizing the risk of missing significant abnormalities in all patients, especially children during intensive sports sessions. Thanks to high image quality, micro-lesions can be detected and severe injuries prevented, while in the event of an injury patients can recover full efficiency and return to sport in optimal condition.

Physicians benefit from MRI systems that can be installed in small spaces, featuring an open design, low noise, and great accessibility for all patients. High-frequency probe design, the clarity of follow-up for inflammation and musculoskeletal trauma, and dedicated examination management IT systems help health professionals make the most appropriate decisions and provide accurate, complete diagnoses in every setting.

KOSMED technology areas

• Ultrasound - systems covering multiple clinical applications and supporting everyday diagnostic practice.
• Magnetic Resonance - advanced MRI systems, technologies, and solutions that elevate patient care.
• Healthcare IT - solutions for managing the diagnostic workflow, designed to improve diagnostic sensitivity.