Design of a Mixed Reality Approach to Enhance Understanding of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

This paper focuses on the design of a mixed reality-based (MR) simulation environment to train health care personnel in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) procedure. Information-centric models involving interaction with orthopedic surgeons were created as part of a participatory design approach. These information models provided a structural foundation for the design and development of the environments. This paper concludes with a discussion of the preliminary assessment activities which includes studying the impact of such a MR approach on understanding and knowledge acquisition of the targeted surgical procedure.