A Novel Approach of using AR and Smart Surgical Glasses Supported Trauma Care

TL;DR

This paper explores the application of augmented reality and smart surgical glasses in trauma surgeries, demonstrating potential benefits such as reduced eye strain and improved focus during procedures.

Contribution

It introduces a novel AR-supported surgical approach in trauma care and validates its feasibility through multiple orthopedic case studies.

Findings

AR glasses reduce surgeon eye strain during procedures

AR-assisted surgeries are feasible with existing equipment

Potential for improved surgical focus and efficiency

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Augmented reality (AR) is gaining popularity in varying field such as computer gaming and medical education fields. However, still few of applications in real surgeries. Orthopedic surgical applications are currently limited and underdeveloped. - METHODS: The clinic validation was prepared with the currently available AR equipment and software. A total of 1 Vertebroplasty, 2 ORIF Pelvis fracture, 1 ORIF with PFN for Proximal Femoral Fracture, 1 CRIF for distal radius fracture and 2 ORIF for Tibia Fracture cases were performed with fluoroscopy combined with AR smart surgical glasses system. - RESULTS: A total of 1 Vertebroplasty, 2 ORIF Pelvis fracture, 1 ORIF with PFN for Proximal Femoral Fracture, 1 CRIF for distal radius fracture and 2 ORIF for Tibia Fracture cases are performed to evaluate the benefits of AR surgery. Among the AR surgeries, surgeons wear the smart surgical are lot reduce of eyes of turns to focus on the monitors. This paper shows the potential ability of augmented reality technology for trauma surgery.