A new study of medtech company Medacta's NextAR Shoulder augmented reality shoulder application found that the application offers more accuracy and precision for surgeons.
The study was published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and shows that the intraoperative guidance powered with augmented reality may improve surgical accuracy supporting surgeons achieving greater precision for inclination and retroversion when implanting the glenoid component.
"Accuracy is fundamental in orthopedic surgery, because it allows the surgeon to obtain better results for the patient. Not only does NextAR Shoulder deliver a higher level of precision, but it also seamlessly integrates with the surgical workflow I apply. Because I have NextAR, I feel more at ease during the whole surgical process, from pre-op, intra-op, through post-op," Matthias Zumstein, MD, said in an Oct. 12 press release.
Using Medacta's technology, surgeons make a 3D virtual model prior to the procedure to choose the best implant option for shoulder reconstruction. The AR enhances preoperative planning, allowing for efficiency and precision.
NextAR Shoulder works hand-in-hand with Medacta's complete shoulder system to provide surgeons with the option to tailor implants to specific patient needs.