Spinal surgery is no walk in the park; the invasive procedure can last six to seven hours. However, a recent Med-Tech News article discussed a new technology that aims to simplify the operation with the help of augmented reality. Dr. Kornelis Poelstra, director of The Robotic Spine Institute of Las Vegas, led the first-ever posterior lumbar fusion procedure with the help of an augmented reality headset and surgical robot. The headset allowed the surgeon and his team to precisely find the location of the implants.
Augmented Reality Headset Assists in Spinal Operation
It was the first-ever spinal surgery performed with the use of an Xvision AR headset and surgical robot.
May 25, 2021
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