The medical team at Cromwell Hospital in London used Apple Vision Pro during two spine surgeries. Doctors refer to the device as a tool that "changes the game", confirming Apple's claims that the headset has a future as a medical device.
The doctors themselves did not wear Vision Pro, but the operating room nurse reportedly wore virtual reality glasses during the preparation for the surgeries and during the procedures themselves. Vision Pro was used to view virtual screens installed in the operating room to select tools and monitor the progress of the operation, reports Gizmodo.
The software used at Cromwell Hospital was developed by eXeX, a company that creates artificial intelligence-based applications for surgeons.
Collaboration with eXeX on the use of Apple Vision Pro has significantly changed the way we provide care to our patients. It is a real privilege to be the first team in the UK and Europe to use this software in surgery, and I look forward to seeing how the technology will evolve and what impact it may have on hospitals.
— from the Cromwell Hospital press release.
According to a recent Apple press release, the company Stryker promotes the myMako app for Vision Pro, which helps doctors develop surgical plans for hip and knee joint replacements using 3D models and other tools. Many other companies and developers use Vision Pro for medical training and education, creating apps like Fundamental Surgery, CollaboratOR 3D, and Complete HeartX.
Thanks to the unique capabilities of visionOS, healthcare developers are creating new applications that were previously impossible, transforming areas such as clinical education, surgical planning, training, medical visualization, behavioral health, etc.
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