Open AccessAugmented Reality (AR) in Orthopedics: Current Applications and Future Directions
Author(s) -
Andrew Furman,
Wellington K. Hsu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1935-973X
pISSN - 1935-9748
DOI - 10.1007/s12178-021-09728-1
Subject(s) - orthopedic surgery , sports medicine , medicine , medical physics , cadaveric spasm , augmented reality , surgery , physical therapy , computer science , artificial intelligence
Imaging technologies (X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound) have revolutionized orthopedic surgery, allowing for the more efficient diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of musculoskeletal aliments. The current review investigates recent literature surrounding the impact of augmented reality (AR) imaging technologies on orthopedic surgery. In particular, it investigates the impact that AR technologies may have on provider cognitive burden, operative times, occupational radiation exposure, and surgical precision and outcomes.