Children’s Rehabilitation Institute TeletonUSA

The Children’s Rehabilitation Institute TeletonUSA (CRIT) provides comprehensive, world-class rehabilitation services to children with neurological, muscular, and skeletal disabilities.

Grant Focus:

CRIT will purchase the GE HealthCare Venue Go R6 portable point-of-care ultrasound system (Quote #2012608280.2)—a clinical platform purpose-built for musculoskeletal and neuromuscular applications. Components include: the Venue Go R6 ultrasound unit; three specialized transducers (L8-18i-RS linear array; L4-12t-RS pediatric/neonatal/MSK; L10-22-RS MSK/ rheumatology); Venue Coach MSK software for guided procedure support; Vscan Air CL bundle for portable imaging; ultrasound cart; and probe accessories. A five-year standard warranty is included, ensuring uninterrupted clinical service.

Grant Year: 2026

Focus Area: Health & Wellness

High Impact Grant

Grant Impact:

Within the 24-month project period, CRIT will: (1) purchase and deploy the GE Venue Go R6 ultrasound system within 60 days of award; (2) integrate ultrasound into PM&R physician initial evaluations and follow-up appointments when clinically necessary; (3) conduct 100% of Botulinum toxin injections in the Spasticity Clinic with ultrasound guidance; and (4) serve a minimum of 365 pediatric patients from Bexar County and surrounding areas annually with elevated, ultrasound-guided PM&R clinical care.

Ultrasound-guided PM&R care directly advances CRIT’s mission to empower children with disabilities to achieve their fullest functional potential. More precise diagnostics at the evaluation level produce more accurate, effective treatment plans. More precise injections at the Spasticity Clinic level produce more effective spasticity reduction. Both translate into greater mobility, independence, and quality of life for children with physical dissability—the core of CRIT’s Health & Wellness mission.