Augmented reality in medicine

Main article: Augmented Reality

2024: For the first time in the world, they began to perform operations with the help of robotic surgeons controlled by an AR helmet and a 3D camera

In early November 2024, surgeons from Chile conducted the world's first robotic operations using the Levita MARS robot surgeon, the Quest 3 headset (developed by Meta, whose activities in Russia are recognized as extremist and prohibited) and the B. Braun Aesculap EinsteinVision 3D camera. Read more here.

2023: System released for soft tissue and bone operations in augmented reality

On July 20, 2023, MediView XR announced the release of the XR90 system, an augmented reality (AR) based surgical imaging and navigation platform. The solution will help with soft tissue and bone surgery. Read more here.

2022 Augmented Reality Surgical Headset Released

On July 19, 2022, Enovis Surgical announced the start of a commercial launch of the Arvis augmented reality visualization and information system. The headset is designed for orthopedic surgeons to visualize precise guidance when performing augmented reality-enabled hip and knee surgeries. Read more here.

2021

Learning anatomy with augmented reality technology

In medicine, AR technologies have long been recognized - simulation programs allow medical students to get the necessary skills, and for existing surgeons to work out subtle, complex manipulations.

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Surgeons at the Spanish Gregorio Marañon clinics use a modified augmented reality glasses-based system. The displays of transparent glasses display the results of CT and X-ray, as well as auxiliary information: medical history, data from the patient's monitor. Thanks to the form factor of glasses, doctors are not distracted, and their hands remain free. It is noteworthy that the glasses also, using the built-in camera, record what is happening and broadcast the video stream to monitors for training interns.

In augmented reality, the first spinal surgery was performed

At the end of May 2021, surgeons Nevada Spine Clinic performed the procedure of posterior lumbar spondylodesis using robotic a platform Medtronic Mazor X and headset. augmented reality xvision More. here

2020

Announcement of AR interface for MRI scanners

In mid-August 2020, at the virtual conference of the International Society for the Use of Magnetic Resonance Technologies in Medicine (ISMRM), an AR interface was presented to control MRI scanners in augmented reality. The technology created by Case Western Reserve University has proven to be effective in the practical work of doctors, the developers say. Read more here.

The world's first minimally invasive augmented reality spinal surgery

In mid-June 2020, the world's first mini-invasive spinal surgery using augmented reality (AR) technologies was successfully performed. Read more here.

Augmented Reality Surgical Helmet Released with 4K Resolution

In mid-May 2020, the American company Ocutrx Vision Technologies announced the launch of an augmented reality surgical system with support for 4K image output. Read more here.

2017: Use for video broadcasts of operations in neurosurgery

On June 7, 2017, Nokia announced the world's first direct video broadcast of neurosurgical surgery in augmented reality format. The Helsinki University Central Hospital (HUH) became a partner of the Finnish company in this project.

The operation was shot on Nokia OZO panoramic cameras and broadcast through the Nokia OZO Live Internet service. Additionally, an interactive microscope and other informative graphics were displayed on the screen.

Nokia held the world's first broadcast of neurosurgery in augmented reality

Usually, about 10-15 observers fit in the operating rooms, in addition to doctors and nurses involved in the operation. Video broadcasting through Nokia OZO Live provides a virtual presence of any person in the operating room wherever they are, said Professor Mika Niemela, head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Helsinki University Central Hospital. During the first use of this technology, about 100 neurosurgeons were connected to the operation.

HUH wants to be a pioneer in the study, use and demonstration of new opportunities in the field of virtual, augmented and mixed realities, as well as in promoting the concept of applying these technologies for medical purposes, "said Miikka Korja, neurosurgeon and chief innovation specialist at Helsinki University Hospital.

According to Kiti Müller, a neurologist and senior researcher at Nokia Digital Health Lab, the company's collaboration with HUH will allow doctors of various specializations to get acquainted with the latest technologies, including a completely new experience in the transmission of medical information.

This is a great example of using Nokia OZO solutions to create and share impressive experiences for educational purposes, "added Paul Melin, vice president of Nokia Digital Media[1]

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