VSI Spine Surgeons Perform 100th AR-Powered Fusion Surgery
At VSI, a group of five spine surgeons achieved a noteworthy milestone by completing their 100th spinal fusion procedure using augmented reality assistance. For more than 30 years, VSI has led the way in spine surgery by continuously using state-of-the-art methods that improve accuracy and patient safety.
At HCA Reston Hospital Centre, the surgeons at Virginia Spine Institute (VSI) recently performed their 100th AR-assisted spinal fusion, setting the standard for spine surgery in the future. This accomplishment demonstrates VSI’s commitment to continuous innovation and patient-centered care as early users of augmented reality (AR) in the operating room.
The VSI team, under the direction of Drs. Christopher Good, Ehsan Jazini, Colin Haines, William Kemp, and Thomas Schuler, have used augmented reality technology to greatly enhance surgical accuracy and patient outcomes. Through a wearable headset, the surgeons may examine a real-time 3D depiction of the patient’s spine thanks to Augmedics’ “Xvision” AR technology, which is used in these procedures. During operations, this cutting-edge device provides unmatched precision and visualisation.
VSI has been instrumental in embracing and developing augmented reality technology since the FDA approved its use in spine surgery in 2019. While Dr. Ehsan Jazini conducted the first AR hybrid spine surgery and the first AR laminectomy, Dr. Christopher Good performed the first AR spine surgery in the Virginia/DC region. By effectively inserting 218 screws during spine surgeries, VSI doctors have further established their leadership in the industry and helped medical research by demonstrating the precision and safety of AR.
A new age of surgical innovation for VSI has begun with the achievement of 100 surgeries in AR-assisted spinal operations. With the aid of cutting-edge technology, the surgical team is still dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and making sure patients get the best possible treatment with more safety and accuracy.
The benefits of AR in spine surgery are revolutionary for patients. Surgeons may manoeuvre more precisely because of the improved visualisation, which reduces tissue dissection and increases accuracy. This can lead to fewer problems, less blood loss, and a quicker recovery. In the operating room, being able to stay focused on the patient without the aid of external displays enhances efficiency and safety.
The emphasis is still on using these developments to enhance patient care and guarantee better surgical results for everyone, even while VSI keeps pushing the limits of what is feasible in spine surgery.
