Spine issues are surging and taking the form of an endemic in India. Women and the elderly are the most affected. Even young people between the ages of 20 and 30 suffer from back pain at some point in their lifetime.Low back pain affects about 60% of Indians at some time in their lives. COVID-19 has further triggered the situation, due to the increased sedentary lifestyle during the lockdowns and COVID-induced restrictions. Spine pain not only impairs ones quality of life, but also contributes to mental health issues such as sadness, stress, and worry.

In Indias remote regions, a scarcity of radiologists and physicians is an unfortunate reality. Healthcare facilities in remote places and resource-poor regions can use AI to improve imaging accessibility and patient care in their communities, as well as offer preliminary reads for urgent cases. Synapsica, an AI-based health tech business, is leading the way in such advancements and improving healthcare.  (ETHealthWorld   April 06, 2022)