The empowerment of digital technology in the big health industry has become a key means to enhance the technical capability and service level in the medical field. In this trend of development, Forethought Medical has brought a change in the field of scoliosis by virtue of its independent research and development innovation ability. Its “radiation-free 3D electronic spinal instrument” is an entry point to fill the pain points in the scoliosis screening market. Not only can it directly measure key indicators such as spinal Cobb angle, thoracolumbar curvature, and vertebral body axial rotation angle in the standing position wearing a single garment, but it also successfully breaks the limitations of venues, technology, and personnel, realizing the screening activities of large-scale student spine check up. This provides breakthrough technological means for early detection, prevention and treatment of scoliosis.

Worldwide First Innovative Scoliosis Monitoring Instruments

Forethought Medical’s “Radiation-free 3D Electronic Spinal Gauge” is the first of its kind in the world. This innovative device has not only obtained the national registration certificate for Class II medical devices, but also passed the European Union CE and U.S. FDA certifications, and has been certified by the Chinese Academy of Sciences as “leading in China and advanced in the world”. This demonstrates Forethought Medical’s outstanding achievement in technology research and development, and sets a model for the development of scoliosis screening at home and abroad.

Home Scoliosis Monitoring is Not a Dream

At the booth, Forethought Medical also displayed a home-use “Spine Whale Spine Monitor“, which provides users with the convenience of home monitoring. Through the connection with Little Tree APP, users only need to use Bluetooth to connect to the home version of the Sapling device, and the spinal health indicators can be obtained within one minute of testing. This innovative technology not only provides convenience to the parents of children diagnosed with scoliosis, but also enables tracking and monitoring during the rehabilitation period, assisting doctors in adjusting the treatment plan and realizing the vision of home monitoring.

“Scoliosis Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment” Total Solution Platform

Supported by innovative devices, Forethought Medical has not only developed the world’s first spine health check device “Spine 3D Measuring Instrument” that directly measures the Cobb angle of the spine without radiation, but also launched “Spine Whale Spine Monitor”, forming a “screening, diagnosis and treatment” overall solution platform. It also launched the “Spine Whale Spine Monitor”, forming an overall solution platform of “screening, diagnosis and treatment”. The platform combines a series of intelligent supports, realizes data interaction with the spine data collection and analysis system, and integrates the Internet hospital platform to form a comprehensive solution covering scoliosis education, screening, diagnosis and treatment, rehabilitation and monitoring. This innovative platform provides a brand new path for spinal health management.

Digital technology is fully utilized in this comprehensive solution platform. Forethought Medical provides a more comprehensive service by innovatively combining spinal health screening devices and home monitors. In addition, the platform offers smart braces to provide patients with more personalized rehabilitation and treatment plans. By closely integrating with the Internet hospital platform, Forethought Medical provides a more convenient and efficient digital solution for all stages of scoliosis education, screening, diagnosis and treatment, and rehabilitation.

Future Prospects of Forethought

Led by digital technology, Forethought Medical has injected innovative vitality into the scoliosis field. In the face of the world’s first product, as well as the launch of the home monitoring and total solution platform, Forethought Medical is in a golden period of development. In the future, with the continuous development of digital technology, we can foresee that Forethought Medical will continue to lead the innovative direction of scoliosis screening and spine health management, provide better services to patients, and promote the further development of the whole big health industry. The successful experience of Forethought Medical will also provide valuable experience and inspiration for innovation in other related fields, and promote the wide application of digital technology in the medical field.

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