Augmented reality (AR) is an innovative system that enhances the real world by
superimposing virtual objects on reality. The aim of this study was to analyze the application …

We conducted a systematic review of recent literature to understand the current challenges
in the use of optical see-through head-mounted displays (OST-HMDs) for augmented reality …

Augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation has developed rapidly in recent years. This
paper reviews and analyzes the visualization, registration, and tracking techniques used in …

Background: Augmented Reality (AR) represents an innovative technology to improve data
visualization and strengthen the human perception. Among Human–Machine Interaction …

The instrumentation of spinal fusion surgeries includes pedicle screw placement and rod
implantation. While several surgical navigation approaches have been proposed for pedicle …

Craniomaxillofacial surgeries are performed using custom-made physical cutting guides and
resin dental splints that present several drawbacks (eg time and cost required for their …

Patient-specific instruments (PSIs) have become a valuable tool for osteotomy guidance in
complex surgical scenarios such as pelvic tumor resection. They provide similar accuracy to …

Today, surgical operations are less invasive than they were a few decades ago and, in
medicine, there is a growing trend towards precision surgery. Among many technological …

Chondral and osteochondral lesions encompass several acute or chronic defects of the
articular cartilage and/or subchondral bone. These lesions can result from several different …

In orthopedic surgery and maxillofacial there is a growing use of augmented reality (AR) as
a technology to increase the visual perception of the surgeon in the operating room. The …