2023-10-03 08:00:00
Title: Breakthrough in Spinal Surgery: AR Glasses Revolutionize Precision and Efficiency
Date: December 11, 2020
Zurich, Switzerland – In a groundbreaking surgical procedure that took place on December 11, 2020, doctors at the Balgrist University Hospital in Zurich successfully utilized augmented reality (AR) glasses to perform a spinal surgery. This cutting-edge technology, hailed as one of the first of its kind in the world, has revolutionized the way surgeons operate by providing real-time guidance and enhancing precision.
Lead surgeon Mazda Farshad deftly utilized the AR glasses during the procedure, which involved stiffening two vertebrae with screws and rods placed parallel to the spine. The glasses displayed vital information, such as drill depth and angles, allowing Farshad to perform the surgery with unparalleled accuracy.
The AR glasses also had a holographic feature, which enabled Farshad and his team to visualize a bright blue hologram of the perfect bar shape for the procedure. This advanced software allowed the surgeons to bend a titanium rod to ensure an exact fit, all while comparing it to the hologram until achieving optimal alignment. The glasses, akin to an additional sense, provided Farshad with a 3D simulation of the patient’s bones, veins, and tissue, further enhancing surgical precision.
This pioneering technology is not limited to spinal surgeries. AR glasses have also been utilized in operations involving knees, brains, eyes, and even the separation of Siamese twins’ heads. Companies like Medivis, Arthrex, and Medacta have already recognized the potential and are capitalizing on the growing demand for AR glasses in surgical settings.
The utilization of AR glasses in surgery has revolutionized the field, making it more efficient and reducing the need for surgeons to repeatedly shift their focus between the patient and the monitors displaying images from MRIs or computer tomographs. By providing real-time feedback and guidance directly to the surgeon, AR glasses have drastically improved surgical outcomes.
The success of this groundbreaking surgery highlights the potential of AR glasses to shape the future of healthcare. With ongoing advancements in technology, surgeons and medical professionals can look forward to further innovations that will continue to push the boundaries of precision and efficiency in the operating room.]
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