Bhubaneswar,, 4 December (H.S.): AIIMS Bhubaneswar has reached a significant milestone in healthcare with the inauguration of the 4D Spine and Gait Analysis Lab, the first of its kind in Eastern India. This state-of-the-art facility, located within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), was officially dedicated to the public by Executive Director Prof. (Dr.) Ashutosh Biswas on the occasion of the International Day of People with Disabilities.The newly established lab boasts cutting-edge technologies, including Prosthetic and Orthotic Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy units, and other allied services. In his speech, Dr. Biswas emphasised that the integration of these facilities would enhance the PMR department's ability to provide a holistic approach to patient care. “This lab will enable AIIMS Bhubaneswar to offer high-quality, personalised rehabilitation services to a diverse range of patients, including those with locomotor disabilities, musculoskeletal conditions, and sports injuries,” he stated.
The advanced technology of the 4D Spine and Gait Analysis Lab evaluates and quantifies spinal deformities while delivering real-time biomechanical data on the body's joints. It is particularly beneficial for managing conditions such as stroke, scoliosis, neck and lower back pain, post-polio residual paralysis, myopathy, and neuropathy.
Additionally, the lab provides real-time gait analysis for sports rehabilitation, assisting athletes in their recovery and performance enhancement. The non-invasive system is free from radiation hazards and offers precise diagnostics, identifying hidden injuries, musculature disturbances, body balance, and foot pressure systems, as explained by Dr. Jagannatha Sahoo, Head of the PMR Department.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Dr. Dillip Kumar Parida (Medical Superintendent), Dr. R. N. Sahu (HOD Neurosurgery), Dr. Sanjib Kumar Bhoi (HOD Neurology), Rasmi Ranjan Sethy (DDA, I/c), and R. P. Toppo (SE).
This groundbreaking initiative reaffirms AIIMS Bhubaneswar's commitment to providing innovative healthcare solutions and represents a significant advancement in rehabilitation medicine.
Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda
