Philips Shooting For Spine Surgery Top Spot With Augmented Reality Tech
Executive Summary
Philips is developing what it claims to be the first augmented reality surgical navigation technology that enables surgeons to view a patient's external and internal anatomy in real time during minimally invasive spine surgery. The Dutch group believes this technology could earn it a top spot in the spine surgery market.
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