Extended Reality (XR)—including Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality—is reshaping medical education by providing immersive, interactive tools for anatomy, surgical training, clinical skills and emergency preparedness. These technologies enhance learning, improve outcomes and foster collaboration. Despite challenges like high costs, limited access and lack of standardisation, XR shows strong global growth and po...
Mixed reality (MR) combines real and virtual elements and has shown promise in diverse fields, including surgical procedures. MR headsets may support surgical navigation, planning, and training. It is crucial to determine whether medical professionals consider this technology indispensable. This study uses the Delphi method, facilitated by the Welphi web-based platform, to assess the utility of MR in surgical s...
The integration of extended reality (XR) in medical education represents a cutting-edge approach to simulation-based training. This study critically assesses XR software for medical teaching, with a focus on compatibility, medical specialization, and licensing requirements. The findings highlight the significant use in anatomy (44%) and surgical applications (26%). Virtual and mixed reality are the dominant tec...
Mixed reality (MR) technology combines the real and the virtual world in an innovative way, where the users can see and interact with both worlds at the same time, having several applications in surgical practice, planning, and training. A MR application was developed to be used in a head mounted display (Microsoft HoloLens 2) for surgical training of the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, with ...
Mixed Reality is a technology that has gained attention due to its unique capabilities for accessing and visualizing information, becoming a valuable tool for medicine, particularly for the operating room and surgical learning; A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines to answer the research questions established using the PICO framework; Although implementation of Mixed Reality applicat...
Training medical professionals in Orthopedics faces several technical challenges. The equipment required for practical, hands-on training is often restricted to operating rooms. This constraint presents a significant issue, as developing the necessary skills to perform surgeries requires substantial practice time. This work developed a virtual training model using mixed reality, using a QR code to generate a vi...
Manual and automatic segmentation techniques can be applied to DICOM medical images from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to extract certain structures, such as soft tissues, but the precise extraction of bone structures may be limited. This study studies these types of knee bone tissue segmentation on MRI, to avoid the need to resort to computed tomography (CT) for obtaining the desired bone structures. Manual...
Mixed reality (MR) is a tool that integrates elements from both the real and virtual worlds. Its potential applications are manifold, with promising developments observed in diverse fields, including healthcare, particularly in the context of surgical procedures. A number of studies have been conducted on mixed reality headsets, including the Microsoft HoloLens 2®, which may be employed in surgical training, pl...
Mixed Reality (MR) technology has emerged as a promising tool for enhancing surgical procedures and training in the operating room (OR). The applicability of MR in the OR has potential benefits and challenges. In this study, we conducted a systematic review to comprehensively evaluate the use of MR in the OR, specifically focusing on training, remote support, and surgical planning. Additionally, we analysed ava...
Digital native learners arrived at Higher Education Institutions. Digital skills are fundamental to the future health professionals, improving their academic performance and prepares them for their integration into the labor market.