From Idea to Impact

2012-106
Lisa Perpall MS MBA eperpal@clemson.edu

Clemson University Innovations

Featured Technology

Device to Diagnose and Monitor Rotator Cuff Injury

Inventors
Dr. David Kwartowitz Dr. Delphine Dean Erika Trent Fuad Mefleh Vipul Pai Raikar

Background
Rotator cuff tears affect >50% of the population age 60+
Rotator cuff injuries cost society $3 to $5 B per year Linked with changes in tissue stiffness

Problem
Little objective data available to support diagnosis or track progression

Current diagnosis methods utilize judgment and MRI

Device needed to:
Provides quant data Real-time motion Minimally invasive Reduces cost Safe

The Invention
Device to quantitatively assess joint function for diagnosis/monitoring of rotator cuff injury Features:
Portable, universal add-on module
Utilizes ultrasound imaging

Couples imaging data with angle and stiffness measurements

Summary
Benefits
Provides real-time quantitative assessment of joint health Reduced time and cost in diagnosis Prevents unnecessary treatments No risk to patients

Patent application filed

On-going development
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