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First on the Scene to Support Athletes
October 14, 2022
As top sports events across the world resume in 2022, following pandemic restrictions from previous years, Canon Medical’s mobile unit is back as well to provide medical imaging support to sport events.
The ‘Centre Médical Mobile’ (Medical Imaging Mobile), which was established in 2010 by Grégory and Louis Ramel, offers medical imaging to all athletes in many elite events, including the Dakar Rally, the Tour de France, and several world-class motorsports events.
“While training for events of this kind involves careful steps that include measures to prevent injuries, accidents occasionally happen, often due to unforeseen circumstances,” said Grégory Ramel.
“One example was the terrible fall of Daniel Oss caused by a spectator during the Tour de France 2022,” added Louis Ramel. “Under these circumstances, access to immediate medical imaging is essential for rapid and accurate diagnosis to enable decisions to be made as to whether the athlete can continue in the competition not. This is the major role that Canon Medical plays. We are proud to be part of the elite sports ‘adventure’ by offering the best in medical imaging for athletes.”
The ‘Centre Médical Mobile’ (Medical Imaging Mobile), which was established in 2010 by Grégory and Louis Ramel, offers medical imaging to all athletes in many elite events, including the Dakar Rally, the Tour de France, and several world-class motorsports events.
“While training for events of this kind involves careful steps that include measures to prevent injuries, accidents occasionally happen, often due to unforeseen circumstances,” said Grégory Ramel.
“One example was the terrible fall of Daniel Oss caused by a spectator during the Tour de France 2022,” added Louis Ramel. “Under these circumstances, access to immediate medical imaging is essential for rapid and accurate diagnosis to enable decisions to be made as to whether the athlete can continue in the competition not. This is the major role that Canon Medical plays. We are proud to be part of the elite sports ‘adventure’ by offering the best in medical imaging for athletes.”
Many advantages
The mobile unit offers fast access to Canon’s advanced imaging technology and can save on minor trauma care costs. There is no need for athletes to go to the hospital or clinic, as the unit has a treatment room and features ultrasound imaging and digital radiology systems from Canon. Any imaging required is performed by experts in musculoskeletal imaging radiologists overseen by Dr. Denis Jacob. Each patient can obtain a digital copy of the examinations carried out. Access to the Centre Médical Mobile is free and saves administrative time (social security, mutual insurance, sports federation). For event organizers, there is added surety and less stress while waiting for medical assistance before resuming the event.
Innovation inside
The Centre Médical Mobile features several of Canon Medical’s most innovative systems that offer athletes top quality MSK imaging.
From left to right: Louis Ramel (Centre Médical Mobile), René Degros (VP Sales & Marketing at Canon Medical Systems Europe), Gregory Ramel (Centre Médical Mobile), Dr. Denis Jacob (Expert Radiologist and Radiologist Coordinator for Center Médical Mobile) and Cyril Ramel (Centre Médical Mobile).
From left to right: Louis Ramel (Centre Médical Mobile), René Degros (VP Sales & Marketing at Canon Medical Systems Europe), Gregory Ramel (Centre Médical Mobile), Dr. Denis Jacob (Expert Radiologist and Radiologist Coordinator for Center Médical Mobile) and Cyril Ramel (Centre Médical Mobile).
Centre Médical Mobile, equipped with Canon Medical’s Ultrasound Aplio i-series and the Activion 16 CT.
“We just finished the Tour de France and we were able to support the riders by performing 34 Ultrasound scans during the men's Tour de France.”
Grégory Ramel – Founder of the Centre Médical Mobile
Left to right : Dr. Denis Jacob, Expert Radiologist and Radiologist Coordinator for Centre Médical Mobile, and Quentin Fillon-Maillet, French double Olympic champion of biathlon.
Left to right : Dr. Denis Jacob, Expert Radiologist and Radiologist Coordinator for Centre Médical Mobile, and Quentin Fillon-Maillet, French double Olympic champion of biathlon.
Tour de France, Time Trial stage in Copenhagen. (© Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl / Getty Images)
Tour de France, Time Trial stage in Copenhagen. (© Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl / Getty Images)
Dr. Denis Jacob (Expert Radiologist and Radiology Coordinator for Centre Médical Mobile) in full examination of a professional racing cyclist, on Canon Medical’s ultrasound system the Viamo c100.
Dr. Denis Jacob (Expert Radiologist and Radiology Coordinator for Centre Médical Mobile) in full examination of a professional racing cyclist, on Canon Medical’s ultrasound system the Viamo c100.
Centre Médical Mobile at the Tour de France 2022.
Centre Médical Mobile at the Tour de France 2022.
“The Centre Médical Mobile at the Tour de France allows a quick diagnosis to decide on the continuation of the race in case of a crash or injury. In high-level sport, high-quality imaging equipment is essential.”
Dr. Antoine Moraux
Global presence
The 2022 season will be a busy one for the Centre Médical Mobile, which will attend (or attended) the following events:
- Enduropale du Touquet
- 17 Motocross World Championship events
- Junior Motocross World Championship in Finland
- FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (five events)
- The UCI BMX World Championships
- Tour de France (Men)
- Criterium Cycling International of Grand Dole
Centre Médical Mobile at the cycling event ‘Critérium Cycliste Professionnel du Grand Dole’ in Dôle, France.
Centre Médical Mobile at the cycling event ‘Critérium Cycliste Professionnel du Grand Dole’ in Dôle, France.
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