Spine Surgery Using Augmented Reality
10.4184/jkss.2019.26.1.26
- Author:
Sang Min PARK
1
;
Ho Joong KIM
;
Jin S YEOM
;
Yeong Gil SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital, Seongnam, Korea. highcervical@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Augmented reality;
Spine surgery;
4th industrial revolution
- MeSH:
Academies and Institutes;
Computer Graphics;
Spine;
Surgeons
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2019;26(1):26-32
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
STUDY DESIGN: Review article. OBJECTIVES: To present the latest knowledge on spine surgery using augmented reality (AR). SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW: AR is a new technology that simulates interactions with real-world surroundings using computer graphics, and it is a field that has recently been highlighted as part of the fourth industrial revolution. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Review of related literature and introduction of latest research. RESULTS: Spine surgery using AR is currently in its early stages. If industry, academia, and research institutes cooperate and develop, spine surgery using AR is highly likely to develop to the next level. CONCLUSIONS: Spine surgeons should strive to develop relevant technology.
