Mercy Medical Center First in Mid-Atlantic Region to Offer Orthopedic Patients New Mixed Reality Technology Platform for Shoulder Surgery
Summary
"This means a highly precise and personalized shoulder replacement, thanks to superior accuracy in glenoid (socket) pin placement and implant positioning," Dr. Gasbarro said. The Blueprint Mixed Reality system overlays 3D holographic images with real-life, enabling the surgeon to maintain a direct view of the surgical site while simultaneously visualizing and manipulating a holographic representation of the patients anatomy and the surgeons pre-operative plan. "This technology allows the surgeon to plan and execute the surgery based on precise images of the patients shoulder, so there is far less risk of the implant being placed improperly," Dr. Gasbarro said. 3D models of the humerus (upper arm bone) and the glenoid can be manipulated and overlaid on to the surgical field. Recognized as a global leader in medical technologies, Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes.