Augmented Reality in Orthopedics History to Current Applications

Orthopedic surgeons play a pivotal role in developing ways to practically and safely integrate new technology into their surgical workflow with the aim of improving safety, efficiency, and clinical outcomes. Interest in augmented reality applications to orthopedic surgery has grown significantly in the last decade due to a desire to limit complications and improve procedural efficiency. However, despite this technology remaining in its infancy, it is now emerging from proof of concept toward clinical use. This review provides a history and brief overview of the different applications of this technology in order to critically appraise its potential usefulness as its becomes more widespread.