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Utilizing virtual and augmented reality for educational and clinical enhancements in neurosurgery

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Neurosurgery has undergone a technological revolution over the past several decades, from trephination to image-guided navigation. Advancements in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) represent some of the newest… Click to show full abstract

Neurosurgery has undergone a technological revolution over the past several decades, from trephination to image-guided navigation. Advancements in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) represent some of the newest modalities being integrated into neurosurgical practice and resident education. In this review, we present a historical perspective of the development of VR and AR technologies, analyze its current uses, and discuss its emerging applications in the field of neurosurgery.

Keywords: utilizing virtual; virtual augmented; reality educational; augmented reality; reality; educational clinical

Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
Year Published: 2017

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