Integrating Augmented Reality in Spine Surgery: Redefining Precision with New Technologies.
Manuel De Jesus Encarnación RamírezGennady ChmutinRenat NurmukhametovGervith Reyes SotoSiddarth KannanGennadii A PiavchenkoVladimir NikolenkoIbrahim E EfeAlberto Ramírez RomeroJeff Ntalaja MukengeshayKeith SimfukweTshiunza Mpoyi CherubinFederico NicolosiSalman SharifJuan Carlos RoaNicola MontemurroPublished in: Brain sciences (2024)
Augmented reality (AR) is becoming a transformative force in spine surgery, enhancing precision, education, and outcomes despite hurdles like technical limitations and integration challenges. AR's immersive visualizations and educational innovations, coupled with its potential synergy with AI and machine learning, indicate a bright future for surgical care. Despite the existing obstacles, AR's impact on improving surgical accuracy and safety marks a significant leap forward in patient treatment and care.