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Mixed Reality-Based Simulator for Training on Imageless Navigation Skills in Total Hip Replacement Procedures

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Abstract

Imageless navigation systems (INS) in orthopaedics have been used to improve the outcomes of several orthopaedic procedures such as total hip replacement [1, 2]. However, the increased surgical times and the associate learning curve discourage surgeons from using navigation systems in their theatres [2]. This paper presents a Mixed Reality (MR) simulator that helps surgeons acquire the infrared based navigation skills before performing it in reality. A group of 7 hip surgeons tried the application, expressing their satisfaction with all the features and confirmed that the simulator represents a cheaper and faster option to train surgeons in the use of INS than the current learning methods.

Keywords

  • Imageless navigation
  • Holographic
  • Augmented reality
  • Mixed reality
  • Machine vision
  • Surgical training

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  1. 1.

    Plane that divides the body into front and back sections.

  2. 2.

    Plane that divides the body into left and right sections.

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Aguilera-Canon, M.C., Wainwright, T., Yang, X., Nait-Charif, H. (2019). Mixed Reality-Based Simulator for Training on Imageless Navigation Skills in Total Hip Replacement Procedures. In: El Rhalibi, A., Pan, Z., Jin, H., Ding, D., Navarro-Newball, A., Wang, Y. (eds) E-Learning and Games. Edutainment 2018. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 11462. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23712-7_5

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