Augmedics has reached a milestone of 10,000 patients treated using its Xvision augmented reality (AR) spine surgery navigation system. The technology enhances surgical precision by overlaying real-time AR images, offering surgeons improved safety and efficacy during procedures.
CEO Paul Ziegler highlighted Augmedics’ pioneering role as the first FDA-cleared AR navigation system for surgery in the U.S., emphasizing that the milestone reflects significant progress in changing surgical standards. The company also recently launched its CT-Fluoro registration method, FDA cleared last year, which allows navigation using preoperative CT scans combined with 2D fluoroscopic images, eliminating the need for intraoperative 3D imaging.
Dr. Isaac L. Moss of UConn Health performed the 10,000th surgery, praising AR navigation for reducing cognitive load and mental fatigue, enabling surgeons to focus better and perform complex spine procedures with greater accuracy and less invasiveness.
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