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Advanced technologies offer several perspectives in the field of orthopedics, whether it is to complete medical training, increase precision and repeatability in orthopedic surgery, or assure appropriate patient follow-up.
Fremont, CA: Whether it's robotics or virtual, mixed, or augmented reality, new orthopedic technologies are becoming more prominent in the operating room. Their interests are diverse, and the opportunities for growth and value creation for both health professionals and patients are numerous. In the field of orthopedics, robotics or virtual reality, whether mixed or augmented, provide several perspectives, and these technologies should continue to grow in the years ahead.
Some of the applications of innovative technologies in orthopedics:
VR/MR for learning and training purposes
Traditional methods of teaching, such as in the operating room or in cadaver labs, are gradually being phased out in favor of virtual reality, which provides a better perspective and knowledge of the operations to be performed. Since the Covid-19 incident, when virtual reality made it simpler to teach future surgeons, this trend has become even more pronounced. During an operation, mixed reality allows access to an immersive tutorial to ensure that the correct actions are repeated.
Robotics for Orthopedic surgery
It is possible to greatly minimize variability during operations by incorporating robotics, as well as augmented and virtual reality, into the operating room, resulting in better patient outcomes. Mixed reality in the operating room for orthopedic surgery is a more recent development, allowing the surgeon to work faster and more precisely. The introduction of 5G is projected to hasten the development of these technologies, resulting in even improved accuracy, repeatability, and patient safety.
VR, sensors, and 3D printing for follow up with patients
Virtual reality is already being used to address phobias and even aid rehabilitation, thanks to mirror neurons, the employment of this technology in combination with sensors and 3D printing could improve patient care from diagnosis to post-operative follow-up. Virtual reality technologies can also be used to plan and simulate an operation in a virtual setting, allowing the patient to try out numerous different procedures before deciding which is suitable for them.
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