Application of extended reality technology in orthopaedics

VernacularTitle:扩展现实技术在骨科临床中的应用
Author: Sijing LI ¹ ; Lin WANG
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1. 南方科技大学医学院，深圳　518055
Keywords: Hospitals, osteopathic; Medical order entry systems; Artificial intelligence; Extended reality (XR); Precision medicine
From: Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2024;26(1):50-56
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Extended reality (XR) includes a variety of visualisation technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. It refers to a combination of the real and the virtual entities through computers to create a virtual environment where human and computer can interact, characterized by immersion, interactivity, conceptualization, and combination of reality and fiction. Recently, great progress has been made in the application of XR in the fields of medical education, precision medicine, telemedicine, surgical assistance and navigation so that XR has drawn increasing attention. This paper briefly describes the concept of XR and its technological development, expounds its clinical application in orthopedics, surgery in particular, analyzes the existing problems and difficulties, and predicts its future development trend. This review may help readers gain a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the history, current status and future development of intelligent orthopaedics based on XR technology.