XR (extended reality: virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality) technology in spine medicine: status quo and quo vadis

T Morimoto, T Kobayashi, H Hirata, K Otani… - Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent years, with the rapid advancement and consumerization of virtual reality,
augmented reality, mixed reality, and extended reality (XR) technology, the use of XR …

Virtual reality in neurosurgery: beyond neurosurgical planning

R Mishra, MDK Narayanan, GE Umana… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: While several publications have focused on the intuitive role of augmented
reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in neurosurgical planning, the aim of this review was to …

Perceived usefulness of, engagement with, and effectiveness of virtual reality environments in learning industrial operations: the moderating role of openness to …

EY Wong, RT Hui, H Kong - Virtual Reality, 2023 - Springer
The development of virtual reality (VR) in enhancing the effectiveness of the learning
process, with its interactive, immersive, and intuitive pedagogical environment, has become …

[HTML][HTML] Recent updates on minimally invasive spine surgery: techniques, technologies, and indications

JY Choi, SM Park, HJ Kim, JS Yeom - Asian spine journal, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
A number of minimally invasive spine surgeries (MISSs) have been developed to address
the drawbacks of open spine surgery. Their advantages include small skin incisions …

Virtual reality in the neurosciences: current practice and future directions

H Scott, C Griffin, W Coggins, B Elberson… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Virtual reality has made numerous advancements in recent years and is used with
increasing frequency for education, diversion, and distraction. Beginning several years ago …

Caribbean metaverse development: A literature review perspective

JR Rameshwar, GS Kıng - Journal of Metaverse, 2022 - dergipark.org.tr
The Caribbean's metaverse evolution accelerated due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This
paper focuses on the metaverse, XR, and NFT and emphasises the Caribbean's contribution …

“Disruptive technology” in spine surgery and education: virtual and augmented reality

J Godzik, SH Farber, T Urakov… - Operative …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND Technological advancements are the drivers of modern-day spine care.
With the growing pressure to deliver faster and better care, surgical-assist technology is …

Tell me where to go: Voice-controlled hands-free locomotion for virtual reality systems

J Hombeck, H Voigt, T Heggemann… - … Virtual Reality and …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
As locomotion is an important factor in improving Virtual Reality (VR) immersion and
usability, research in this area has been and continues to be a crucial aspect for the success …

Using virtual reality in lumbar puncture training improves students learning experience

A Vrillon, L Gonzales-Marabal, PF Ceccaldi… - BMC Medical …, 2022 - Springer
Background Lumbar puncture (LP) is a commonly performed medical procedure in a wide
range of indications. Virtual reality (VR) provides a stimulating, safe and efficient learning …

Integrating Augmented Reality in Spine Surgery: Redefining Precision with New Technologies

M De Jesus Encarnacion Ramirez, G Chmutin… - Brain Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Introduction: The integration of augmented reality (AR) in spine surgery marks a significant
advancement, enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes. AR provides immersive …