[h3] Scottish trauma surgeon David Howie has innovatively leveraged Medicalholodeck's virtual reality (VR) software to significantly improve the treatment of intricate bone fractures. Originally inspired while gaming with his daughter, Howie foresaw the medical potential of VR technology and initiated a groundbreaking partnership with Medicalholodeck to bring his vision to life.[/h3] [previewyoutube=aJxAOHwP1wA;full][/previewyoutube] [h3][url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-66819137]Read more on BBC News >[/url][/h3] At NHS Lanarkshire, Howie and his team have successfully integrated Medicalholodeck's VR system, transforming it into a cost-effective tool for orthopedic surgeons. This allows medical professionals to rehearse complex surgical procedures before even entering the operating room, thereby enhancing the quality and precision of surgeries. Howie’s initial foray into the VR realm was through recreational gaming. Upon realizing the potential applications for medical imaging, he scoured the market for existing software solutions. Medicalholodeck stood out as the choice platform for integrating this technology into healthcare. [h2]Navigating Complex Fractures: The Game-Changing Impact of Medical VR[/h2] Collaborating closely with NHS Lanarkshire's IT team, Medicalholodeck's existing software was fine-tuned to enable doctors at University Hospital, Wishaw, to use VR headsets for creating and studying detailed 3D models of complicated injuries. This adaptation significantly elevates surgeons' abilities to understand and plan for complicated cases. Not only does Medicalholodeck's VR software provide an in-depth view of fractures, but it also enables an interactive rehearsal environment for surgeons. Howie remarked on the profound impact this technology has had on the team’s ability to understand complex fractures. "With Medicalholodeck's technology, the quality of our work has dramatically improved, especially for multi-fragmented fractures," he said. [previewyoutube=1ma2b_IyHXs;full][/previewyoutube] [h2]Virtual Insights into Complex Fractures[/h2] The Medicalholodeck platform has proven invaluable for particularly challenging cases. "For extremely intricate fractures, having a comprehensive understanding of the situation before the first incision is invaluable, and that's where Medicalholodeck's software comes into play," Howie added. This collaboration with Medicalholodeck marks a first for Scotland in utilizing VR technology. VR has been previously employed in different medical training and patient care scenarios, but its adaptation for clinical education through Medicalholodeck is a novel contribution to healthcare. [h2]Transformative Potential for the Patient’s Health[/h2] Trauma Surgeon Elizabeth Crighton, another user of Medicalholodeck's VR system, confirmed its effectiveness. "The technology allows for an unparalleled understanding of complex fractures that are poorly represented by traditional X-rays," she explained. Ongoing data collection aims to validate the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of the Medicalholodeck VR system. If it proves to enhance surgical outcomes and patient experiences, there is ample opportunity for its wider deployment in various surgical fields. Lyle Boylan, NHS Lanarkshire's E-health transition manager, echoed the optimism for the technology's future. "Medicalholodeck’s VR software has the potential to not only expedite surgical procedures but also to enhance patient engagement by giving them a clearer understanding of their upcoming surgeries," he said.