The medical team at Cromwell Hospital in London used Apple Vision Pro during two spinal surgeries. Doctors are calling the device a “game-changer,” bolstering Apple's claims that the headset has a future as a medical device.
The doctors themselves did not wear the Vision Pro, but the operating room nurse reportedly wore virtual reality goggles while preparing for surgeries and during the procedures themselves. Vision Pro was used to view virtual screens installed in the operating room to select instruments and monitor the progress of the operation, Gizmodo reports.
The software used at Cromwell Hospital was developed by eXeX, a company that creates artificial intelligence applications for surgeons.
Working with eXeX to use Apple Vision Pro has made a significant difference in 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 develops and the impact it can have on hospitals.
— from a hospital press release.
According to a recent Apple press release, Stryker is touting the myMako app for Vision Pro, which helps doctors develop surgical plans for hip and knee replacements using 3D models and other tools. Many other companies and developers use Vision Pro for medical training and education, creating applications such as Fundamental Surgery, CollaboratOR 3D and Complete HeartX.
With visionOS's unique capabilities, healthcare developers are creating new applications that were not previously possible, transforming areas such as clinical education, surgical planning, training, medical imaging, behavioral health and more.
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