Bridging Healthcare Disparities in Limb Loss Through Data-Driven Strategies

HIT Consultant December 11, 2024
Shawn Murphy, VP, Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI)

Limb loss and limb difference impact millions of people globally, with over 2.3 million individuals in the United States alone who are affected, a number expected to rise to 3.6 million by 2050. This rise in prevalence presents significant healthcare and economic challenges, necessitating innovative, data-driven solutions to improve patient care, quality of life (QOL) and healthcare equity.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has taken a leading role in addressing these challenges by supporting the creation of a national registry to capture comprehensive data on limb loss and limb difference. This registry collects crucial patient information that helps inform both clinical care and research. Building on this, the not-for-profit community is now advancing these efforts forward, ensuring that...

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