Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review
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Background: The application of virtual and augmented reality technologies to orthopaedic surgery training and practice aims to increase the safety and accuracy of procedures and reducing complications and costs. The purpose of this systematic review is to summarise the present literature on this topic while providing a detailed analysis of current flaws and benefits. Methods: A comprehensive search on the PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL, and Embase database was conducted from inception to February 2021. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used to improve the reporting of the review. The Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool and the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS) was used to assess the quality and potential bias of the included randomized and non-randomized control trials, respectively. Results: Virtual reality has been proven revolutionary for both resident training and preoperative planning. Thanks to augmented reality, orthopaedic surgeons could carry out procedures faster and more accurately, improving overall safety. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a promising technology with limitless potential, but, nowadays, its use in orthopaedic surgery is limited to preoperative diagnosis. Conclusions: Extended reality technologies have the potential to reform orthopaedic training and practice, providing an opportunity for unidirectional growth towards a patient-centred approach.
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OpenAlex topics: Surgical Simulation and Training · Anatomy and Medical Technology · Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
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Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy
Research Unit Nursing Science, Campus Bio-Medico di Roma University, 00128 Rome, Italy
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