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 …

Augmented and virtual reality in spine surgery, current applications and future potentials

H Ghaednia, MS Fourman, A Lans, K Detels, H Dijkstra… - The Spine Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND CONTEXT The field of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly
advancing, especially with recent improvements in deep learning (DL) techniques …

Virtual reality and augmented reality—translating surgical training into surgical technique

RR McKnight, CA Pean, JS Buck, JS Hwang… - Current reviews in …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review As immersive learning outside of the operating room is
increasingly recognized as a valuable method of surgical training, virtual reality (VR) and …

Applicability of augmented reality in orthopedic surgery–a systematic review

L Jud, J Fotouhi, O Andronic, A Aichmair… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2020 - Springer
Background Computer-assisted solutions are changing surgical practice continuously. One
of the most disruptive technologies among the computer-integrated surgical techniques is …

Augmented reality in orthopedic surgery is emerging from proof of concept towards clinical studies: a literature review explaining the technology and current state of …

FA Casari, N Navab, LA Hruby, P Kriechling… - Current Reviews in …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Augmented reality (AR) is becoming increasingly popular in
modern-day medicine. Computer-driven tools are progressively integrated into clinical and …

Augmented reality navigation in spine surgery: a systematic review

G Burström, O Persson, E Edström… - Acta Neurochirurgica, 2021 - Springer
Background Conventional spinal navigation solutions have been criticized for having a
negative impact on time in the operating room and workflow. AR navigation could potentially …

Augmented reality in the operating room: a clinical feasibility study

C Dennler, DE Bauer, AG Scheibler, J Spirig… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background Augmented Reality (AR) is a rapidly emerging technology finding
growing acceptance and application in different fields of surgery. Various studies have been …

Augmented reality navigation with intraoperative 3D imaging vs fluoroscopy-assisted free-hand surgery for spine fixation surgery: a matched-control study comparing …

A Elmi-Terander, G Burström, R Nachabé… - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
This study aimed to compare screw placement accuracy and clinical aspects between
Augmented Reality Surgical Navigation (ARSN) and free-hand (FH) technique. Twenty …

Enhancing reality: a systematic review of augmented reality in neuronavigation and education

J Cho, S Rahimpour, A Cutler, CR Goodwin, SP Lad… - World neurosurgery, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective Augmented reality (AR) is increasingly being explored as an adjunct to
conventional neuronavigation systems. AR affords the ability to superimpose 3-dimensional …

The virtual vision of neurosurgery: how augmented reality and virtual reality are transforming the neurosurgical operating room

S Durrani, C Onyedimma, R Jarrah, A Bhatti… - World Neurosurgery, 2022 - Elsevier
Background In this era of imagination and technological innovation, mixed reality systems
such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are contributing to a wide array of …