Augmented reality headset gives surgeons
"x-ray vision" during procedures for accurate and personalized
implant placement while keeping their eyes on their
patients
HACKENSACK, N.J., July 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Harshpal Singh of Premier
Brain & Spine is among the first surgeons in the state to
perform spine surgery with the Augmedics xvision Spine System, a
groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) guidance system that allows
surgeons to "see through" a patient's anatomy as if they have
"x-ray vision." The xvision Spine System is the first AR guidance
system to be used in surgery and is currently approved for use in
open and minimally invasive spine implant procedures.
Similar to a real-time GPS, this "see-through" surgery lets
surgeons know exactly where to place implants in a patient's unique
anatomy, and is bringing a new standard of personalization and care
to the operating room. The xvision Spine System is different from
other image guidance systems, as it allows surgeons to maintain
their focus directly on the patient, rather than on a distant
screen displaying the patient's anatomy.
"As one of the first surgeons in New
Jersey to use augmented reality in spine surgery, I am
incredibly honored to bring this advanced technology to our
patients," said Dr. Singh. "The remarkable efforts by Augmedics
have made it possible to enhance surgical precision and improve
patient care." Dr. Singh is a board-certified, fellowship-trained
spine surgeon at Premier Brain & Spine, with several thousand
spine cases under his belt. The procedure, a lumber spinal
decompression and fusion, was performed at Hackensack University
Hospital.
The xvision Spine System consists of a transparent
near-eye-display headset and all elements of a traditional
navigation system. It accurately determines the position of
surgical tools, in real-time, and superimposes them on the
patient's CT data. The navigation data is then projected onto the
surgeon's retina using the headset, allowing him or her to
simultaneously look at both the patient and the navigation data.
The xvision Spine System is designed to revolutionize how surgery
is done by giving the surgeon better control and visualization,
which may lead to easier, faste, and safer surgeries.
About Premier Brain & Spine
Premier Brain & Spine is a leading spine surgery practice
serving patients across New Jersey
and New York. Premier Brain &
Spine's distinguished surgeons are extensively trained in
minimally-invasive spine surgery techniques, dedicated to helping
patients achieve a pain-free and active lifestyle with the shortest
possible recovery times. Committed to providing the highest
standard of care, this team ensures each patient receives
personalized and effective treatment tailored to their unique
needs. For more information on Premier Brain & Spine, call
(866) 590-0601 or visit https://premierspinenj.com/
About Augmedics
With Augmedics, the future of surgery is within sight. The
Chicago-based company aims to
improve healthcare by augmenting surgery with cutting edge
technologies that solve unmet clinical needs and instill
technological confidence in the surgical workflow. Its pioneering
xvision system, the first augmented reality guidance system for
surgery, allows surgeons to "see" the patient's anatomy through
skin and tissue as if they have "x-ray vision," and to accurately
navigate instruments and implants during spine procedures.
Augmedics is backed by Terra Venture Partners and AO Invest, a
venture arm of the AO Foundation. The AO is a medically guided,
not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the
world's leading education, innovation, and research organization
for the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders.
For more information, visit www.augmedics.com.
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