Portable MRI for major sporting events -- a case study on the MotoGP World Championship
J.M. Algar\'in, T. Guallart-Naval, E. Gastaldi-Orqu\'in, R. Bosch,, F.J. Lloris, E. Pall\'as, J.P. Rigla, P. Mart\'inez, J. Borreguero, R., Alamar, L. Mart\'i-Bonmat\'i, J.M. Benlloch, F. Galve, J. Alonso

TL;DR
This study demonstrates that portable low-field MRI systems can be effectively used in crowded sporting events like MotoGP to provide valuable medical imaging, aiding diagnosis where traditional high-field MRI is impractical.
Contribution
The paper presents a case study of deploying a portable low-field MRI at a major sporting event, showing its practical utility and diagnostic capabilities in a real-world scenario.
Findings
Low-field MRI successfully identified various lesions and conditions.
The system was easy to install and operate in a crowded event setting.
Portable MRI provided valuable diagnostic information missed by other methods.
Abstract
The goal of this work is to showcase the clinical value that portable MRI can provide in crowded events and major sports competitions. We temporarily installed a low-field and low-cost portable MRI system for extremity imaging in the medical facilities of the Ricardo Tormo Motor Racing Circuit during the four days of the Motorcycle Grand Prix held in Valencia (Spain), which closed the 2022 season of the MotoGP. During this time, we scanned 14 subjects, running a total of 21 protocols for wrist, knee and ankle imaging. Each protocol included a minimum of one T1-weighted 3D-RARE sequence for general anatomical information, and one 3D-STIR sequence to highlight fluid accumulation and inflammation. The circuit medical staff were able to visualize a number of lesions and conditions in the low-field reconstructions, including gonarthrosis, effusion, or Haglund's syndrome, as well as metallic…
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Taxonomy
TopicsSports injuries and prevention · Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques · Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
