{"id":38316,"date":"2025-06-05T15:25:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T09:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/06\/05\/daradia-launches-indias-first-web-msk-ultrasound-simulator-for-pain-intervention-training\/"},"modified":"2025-06-05T15:25:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T09:55:21","slug":"daradia-launches-indias-first-web-msk-ultrasound-simulator-for-pain-intervention-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/06\/05\/daradia-launches-indias-first-web-msk-ultrasound-simulator-for-pain-intervention-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Daradia Launches India\u2019s First Web MSK Ultrasound Simulator for Pain Intervention Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 5:<\/strong> In a significant advancement in medical training, <strong>Daradia: The Pain Clinic<\/strong>, a Kolkata-based institution known for its pioneering work in interventional pain medicine, has launched\u00a0<strong>India\u2019s first web-based musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound simulator<\/strong>. This cutting-edge digital platform is designed to train doctors in MSK sonoanatomy\u2014an essential skill for performing ultrasound-guided pain interventions.<\/p>\n<p>By removing the traditional barriers of cadaver labs, ultrasound machines, and live volunteers, the simulator brings structured, hands-on learning to doctors anywhere with an internet connection. The platform utilizes\u00a0<strong>real sonographic images<\/strong>, not AI-generated or animated visuals, allowing for an accurate and realistic learning experience that closely mirrors clinical conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis simulator is a major leap in accessibility,\u201d said\u00a0<strong>Dr. Gautam Das<\/strong>, Founder and Director of Daradia. \u201cMany physicians in smaller towns, rural hospitals, or resource-limited countries lack access to cadaver workshops or dedicated ultrasound infrastructure. With this tool, we are offering them the same quality of education as any large academic institution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expanding the Scope of MSK Ultrasound Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although originally built for pain physicians, the simulator has broad applications across several medical specialties including\u00a0<strong>radiology, orthopedics, anesthesiology, neurology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&amp;R)<\/strong>. These fields increasingly rely on ultrasound guidance for diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The simulator allows learners to:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Visualize sonoanatomy in long and short axis views<\/li>\n<li>Understand probe positioning<\/li>\n<li>Navigate labeled anatomical zones<\/li>\n<li>Follow step-by-step scanning protocols<\/li>\n<li>Practice repeatedly to build proficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is fully\u00a0<strong>browser-based<\/strong>, requires no software installation, and is\u00a0<strong>mobile-responsive<\/strong>, allowing use on laptops, desktops, tablets, or smartphones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Positive Feedback from Early Users<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since its launch, the simulator has been used by nearly\u00a0<strong>1,000 doctors<\/strong>\u00a0from India and abroad. Feedback collected from\u00a0<strong>131 structured users<\/strong>\u00a0indicates strong validation of its educational value:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>94%<\/strong>\u00a0had prior training with cadavers or volunteers<\/li>\n<li><strong>9.48\/10<\/strong>\u00a0recommendation score<\/li>\n<li><strong>8.96\/10<\/strong>\u00a0score for image realism<\/li>\n<li><strong>9.16\/10<\/strong>\u00a0for usefulness in clinical procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A user based in Bengaluru stated:\u00a0<em>\u201cThis simulator allowed me to review complex anatomy several times, especially regions like the shoulder and hip, which I never get to practice so deeply in a single cadaver session. The repeatability makes all the difference.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Built by Medical Experts and Engineers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The project is the result of a close collaboration between clinical educators and technical developers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Sushpa Das<\/strong>, a senior pain physician and one of the key contributors, noted:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur goal was to design something more than just an image bank. We wanted a guided, step-wise learning experience. We looked at what\u2019s missing in hands-on workshops and replicated that depth through interactive scanning paths, labels, and anatomical correlation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Leading the technical development was\u00a0<strong>Ms. Nandini Vanzara<\/strong>, a biomedical engineer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur challenge was to make high-resolution, real sonographic images load quickly and smoothly on all devices. Doctors don\u2019t want to wait or navigate complex menus\u2014they want a seamless, intuitive interface. We designed it that way from the ground up,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n<p>The final product is optimized for\u00a0<strong>fast load times, simple navigation, and high visual clarity<\/strong>, enabling doctors to use it without any learning curve or hardware dependency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bridging an Educational Gap in India<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ultrasound-guided interventions are becoming a routine component of pain and musculoskeletal treatment protocols. However, structured training remains limited across much of India and other developing countries due to the cost and availability of training centers, cadavers, or machines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven seasoned clinicians may never get the opportunity to explore MSK sonoanatomy beyond brief workshop exposures,\u201d said Dr. Das. \u201cThis simulator enables daily practice. It\u2019s repeatable, self-paced, and affordable\u2014everything traditional training is often not.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The simulator is a part of Daradia\u2019s broader initiative to promote\u00a0<strong>evidence-based, simulation-driven learning<\/strong>. The clinic also offers cadaveric workshops, AI-powered virtual patients, and online fellowship programs that have attracted physicians from across\u00a0<strong>Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Access and Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To promote learning and gather wider feedback, Daradia is offering a\u00a0<strong>free module<\/strong>\u00a0of the simulator for doctors interested in trying it.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Register at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daradiasimlearn.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>www.daradiasimlearn.com<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Learn more about Daradia\u2019s training programs at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daradia.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>www.daradia.com<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Additional updates and pain education resources can be accessed via:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.painindia.net\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>www.painindia.net<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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