Dynai Eilig
MD
Investigator and Orthopaedic Surgeon, BC Children's Hospital
Contemporary Nurse
Livshiz-Riven, I. and Hurvitz, N. and Nativ, R. and Borer, A. and Gushansky, A. and Eilig, D. and Kopitman, A. and Ziv-Baran, T.
DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2024.2322994Journal of Clinical Medicine
Atzmon, R. and Eilig, D. and Dubin, J. and Vidra, M. and Marom, O. and Tavdi, A. and Drexler, M. and Palmanovich, E.
DOI: 10.3390/jcm11236986Orthopedics
Rutenberg, T.F. and Warschawski, Y. and Gold, A. and Shasha, N. and Snir, N. and Chechik, O. and Dolkart, O. and Eilig, D. and Herman, A. and Rath, E. and Kramer, M. and Drexler, M.
DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20180503-01Prehabilitation is the process of optimizing a patient’s functional capacity and physiological resilience before surgery, ensuring they can tolerate the procedure under the best possible conditions and achieve an optimal postoperative recovery. While extensively studied and implemented in adult medicine, prehabilitation remains an underdeveloped field in pediatrics.
Dr. Eilig is dedicated to advancing pediatric prehabilitation, particularly for children with complex orthopedic conditions. As the medical lead of a developing multidisciplinary prehabilitation service within the Pediatric Orthopedic Department at BC Children’s Hospital, he is spearheading efforts to integrate this approach into clinical practice. His work includes conducting clinical research, collaborating with specialists from various disciplines, and securing grant funding to build a robust, evidence-based program tailored to pediatric patients.
The rapid evolution of medical technology, particularly in Artificial Intelligence (AI), presents transformative opportunities for enhancing patient care. AI-driven innovations have the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy, streamline workflows, and personalize treatment strategies. However, the responsible implementation of these technologies requires rigorous research to ensure patient safety and clinical effectiveness.
Dr. Eilig is actively exploring the role of AI in pediatric orthopedics, assessing both its potential benefits and limitations. His research focuses on evaluating AI applications in clinical decision-making, identifying areas where automation can improve efficiency without compromising safety, and contributing to the development of evidence-based guidelines for AI integration in healthcare. Through this work, he aims to support the medical system in making informed, data-driven decisions regarding the adoption of emerging technologies.
2025 – STELLA Scholarship Award for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, OPSEI
2024 – Community Leadership Award, Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver
2019 – Fellowship Scholarship for Excellent Residents, Assuta Ashdod Medical Center
2017-2018 – Excellence In Teaching, Ben Gurion University
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