Abstract #1592

Portable MRI for major sporting events – a case study on the MotoGP World Championship

Teresa Guallart-Naval^1,2, José Miguel Algarín^2,3, Rubén Bosch¹, Francisco Juan-Lloris⁴, Eduardo Pallás^2,3, Juan Pablo Rigla¹, Pablo Martínez⁴, José Borreguero¹, José María Benlloch^2,3, Fernando Galve^2,3, and Joseba Alonso^2,3

¹Tesoro Imaging SL, Valencia, Spain, ²Institute for Instrumentation in Molecular Imaging (i3M), Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain, ³Institute for Instrumentation in Molecular Imaging (i3M), CSIC, Valencia, Spain, ⁴Physio MRI SL, Valencia, Spain

Synopsis

Keywords: Low-Field MRI, Low-Field MRI, Portable MRI, Sport event MRIHere we study the potential MR value of a low-field portable system for use in major sporting events, specifically in the Motorcycle Grand Prix held in Valencia (Spain) between November 3rd and 6th, 2022. The system was transported in a small truck, installed in the main surgery room of the circuit medical facilities, and operational around 30 minutes after arrival. Overall, 15 subjects were scanned in four days, with a total of 21 extremity acquisitions. This work demonstrates that portable MRI machines can aid the diagnostic capabilities of medical staff in sporting events and competitions.

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