Rehab Edge

The big question on every digitally enthused health worker has remained- What would we do if we could only deliver 60-80% of health services remotely?
What systems would have been put in place to facilitate this, and how prepared are surgeons to deploy digital solutions in their practice.
To have an indigenous perspective of these questions, we spoke with Dr Bashiru Tunde Oloyede, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and head of the Orthopaedic Department at the General Hospital, Ikorodu Lagos.
https://www.rehabedge.ng/posts/telemedicine-in-orthopaedics-a-nigerian-perspective

My advice to upcoming medtech startups and enthusiasts out there would be to put the patient first, don’t go around building applications because you think that it is cool.
CREATING A PATIENT-CENTRIC APPROACH IN NIGERIAN MEDTECH COMPANIES- An Interview With MS Ezinne Anyanwu
https://www.rehabedge.ng/posts/an-interview-with-ms-ezinne-anyanwu

Sports injuries refer to the kinds of injury that occur during sports or exercise. While it is possible to injure any part of the body when playing sports, the term sports injuries is commonly used to refer to injuries of the bones and joints. Obviously, football is the commonest sports in Nigeria, so we expect more injuries because it involves the knee, ankle and back. Orthotic braces are medical devices designed to address musculoskeletal issues they are used to properly align, correct the position, support, stabilize, and protect certain parts of the body (particularly the muscles, joints, and bones) as they heal from injury or trauma.

There are 3 main uses of bracing in sports injuries-
►Prevention: Aid in stabilization, support, and protection of uninjured or fully rehabilitated joints and soft tissues.
►Treatment: Minimize pain and swelling in the acute phase, aid in unloading painful structures, and provides support to unstable joints.
►Rehabilitation: Aid in early mobilization, muscle imbalances, neural control, proprioception, and protect healing injuries.

PRINCIPLES OF BRACING
●Bracing material should be functional during sport and daily activities, comfortable, lightweight, and moldable braces enhance their functionality.
●Braces should fit appropriately and be adjusted as swelling improves and activity progresses.
●Braces may migrate during activity. Tape, straps, and undergarments may be used to decrease unwanted migration.
●Brace evaluation over time is necessary to ensure appropriate function and to assess need for part replacement.
●Over-the-counter braces are instantly available, less expensive and efficient to use.
●Custom applications constructed from thermoplastic and other materials available for specific athlete needs (e.g. clamshell brace or ankle foot orthosis.)

COMMON JOINTS THAT CAN BE SUPPORTED WITH BRACES
Knee, Wrists, Elbow, Back and Ankle

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