UK Surgeons Use Apple AR Headset to Guide Spinal Surgery, Marking Innovative Medical Use of Technology
• Surgeons in the UK used an Apple Vision Pro headset to assist with spinal surgery, marking an innovative medical use case for AR technology.
• The headset was worn not by the surgeons, but by a scrub nurse who accessed procedural guides and data hands-free during the operation.
• The eXeX software enabled the nurse to view relevant surgical information and visualizations through the headset.
• VR and AR have been increasingly used in medical settings for physician training, patient education, and even during procedures.
• The Vision Pro's "see-through" capabilities may give it an edge over rival headsets for medical uses like surgery where environmental awareness is critical.