Virtual and augmented reality: potential applications in radiology
Mohammad Elsayed, Nadja Kadom, Comeron W. Ghobadi, Benjamin Strauss, Omran Al Dandan, Abhimanyu Aggarwal, Yoshimi Anzai, Brent Griffith, Frances Lazarow, Christopher M. Straus, Nabile Safdar
Abstract
The modern-day radiologist must be adept at image interpretation, and the one who most successfully leverages new technologies may provide the highest value to patients, clinicians, and trainees. Applications of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have the potential to revolutionize how imaging information is applied in clinical practice and how radiologists practice. This review provides an overview of VR and AR, highlights current applications, future developments, and limitations hindering adoption.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAugmented realityVirtual realityMedical physicsClinical PracticeValue (mathematics)Interpretation (philosophy)RadiologyHuman–computer interactionComputer sciencePhysical therapyMachine learningProgramming languageSurgical Simulation and TrainingAnatomy and Medical TechnologyAugmented Reality Applications