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SynthesisBMC musculoskeletal disorders2020

Applicability of augmented reality in orthopedic surgery - A systematic review.

Lukas Jud, Javad Fotouhi, Octavian Andronic, Alexander Aichmair, Greg Osgood, Nassir Navab, Mazda Farshad

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Synthesis in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 88 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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88 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  19. Non-rigid image-volume registration for human livers in laparoscopic surgery.Quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Lukas JudDepartment of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zürich, Switzerland. lukas.jud@balgrist.ch.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8128-3927
Javad FotouhiComputer Aided Medical Procedure, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N Charles Street, Baltimore, 21210, USA.
Octavian AndronicDepartment of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zürich, Switzerland.
Alexander AichmairDepartment of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zürich, Switzerland.
Greg OsgoodJohns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, 21287, USA.
Nassir NavabComputer Aided Medical Procedure, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N Charles Street, Baltimore, 21210, USA.
Mazda FarshadDepartment of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zürich, Switzerland.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundComputer-assisted solutions are changing surgical practice continuously. One of the most disruptive technologies among the computer-integrated surgical techniques is Augmented Reality (AR). While Augmented Reality is increasingly used in several medical specialties, its potential benefit in orthopedic surgery is not yet clear. The purpose of this article is to provide a systematic review of the current state of knowledge and the applicability of AR in orthopedic surgery.

methodsA systematic review of the current literature was performed to find the state of knowledge and applicability of AR in Orthopedic surgery. A systematic search of the following three databases was performed: "PubMed", "Cochrane Library" and "Web of Science". The systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items on Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines and it has been published and registered in the international prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO).

results31 studies and reports are included and classified into the following categories: Instrument / Implant Placement, Osteotomies, Tumor Surgery, Trauma, and Surgical Training and Education. Quality assessment could be performed in 18 studies. Among the clinical studies, there were six case series with an average score of 90% and one case report, which scored 81% according to the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist (JBI CAC). The 11 cadaveric studies scored 81% according to the QUACS scale (Quality Appraisal for Cadaveric Studies).

conclusionThis manuscript provides 1) a summary of the current state of knowledge and research of Augmented Reality in orthopedic surgery presented in the literature, and 2) a discussion by the authors presenting the key remarks required for seamless integration of Augmented Reality in the future surgical practice.

trial registrationPROSPERO registration number: CRD42019128569.

Indexed as

Augmented RealityHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalOrthopedic ProceduresSurgeonsSurgery, Computer-AssistedVirtual RealityAugmented realityImage overlayOrthopaedic surgeryTrauma surgery

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PMID32061248
PMCPMC7023780

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