Accuracy and efficiency of drilling trajectories with augmented reality versus conventional navigation randomized crossover trial.

ABSTRACT: Conventional navigation systems (CNS) in surgery require strong spatial cognitive abilities and hand-eye coordination. Augmented Reality Navigation Systems (ARNS) provide 3D guidance and may overcome these challenges, but their accuracy and efficiency compared to CNS have not been systematically evaluated. In this randomized crossover study with 36 participants from different professional backgrounds (surgeons, students, engineers), drilling accuracy, time and perceived workload were evaluated using ARNS and CNS. For the first time, this study provides compelling evidence that ARNS and CNS have comparable accuracy in translational error. Differences in angle and depth error with ARNS were likely due to limited stereoscopic vision, hardware limitations, and design. Despite this, ARNS was pr

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11551163 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature