Wright Medical (NSDQ:WMGI) today announced the first shoulder arthroplasty procedure performed using its Blueprint mixed reality technology. Dr. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo performed the procedure at Mayo Clinic’s Rochester, Minn. campus, with the Blueprint software providing a 3-D holographic view of the pre-operative plan. “This procedure is an important milestone for shoulder arthroplasty and marks a major step […]
How augmented reality could guide facial reconstruction surgeries
A Japanese research team has created an augmented reality (AR) system that allows them to create 3D simulations of facial reconstructive procedure results, projecting the images over a patient’s face during surgery. Researchers at Osaka Medical College in Japan reported that they have developed and tested the AR system for evaluating improvements of the body […]
Philips sees image-guided therapy transforming healthcare: Here’s how
Officials at medtech giant Royal Philips see image-guided therapy as key when it comes to health practitioners providing care that is both efficient and effective. The Dutch multinational’s work in the field provides a great example of how the ever-growing need for cost-effective healthcare around the world is driving the strategies of medical device companies. […]
Touch Surgery simulations are even more amazing: Here’s how
Touch Surgery, which already boasts a community of 1.5 million using its mobile surgical simulations, is upping its game when it comes to making the platform even more immersive. Touch on Friday announced a partnership with DAQRI to add augmented reality capabilities to the simulations using DAQRI smart glasses. Here’s a sample from Touch Surgery […]
