Precision OS Technology Expands into the USA
Opening a new office in Seattle, Precision OS furthers its reach into the U.S. market Precision OS Technology announced today it has opened a second office in Seattle, Washington, allowing it to further its reach in the U.S.market. The new office is located at the Holyoke Building at 107 Spring Street. “Seattle is one of the […]
The Importance of Realism in Virtual Reality
Many philosophers debate the topic of reality, and the components that make up what we perceive to be “real”. Although an interesting mental exercise, we’re more interested in the practical applications of reality today, which is more accurately defined as “realism”. Realism is defined as representing a person, thing, or situation accurately or in a […]
How Precision OS is Different – Double-Loop Learning
Learning new skills, abilities, and mental frameworks is critical to our growth as human beings. We exist in a society where learning is almost mandatory for the first 18 years of our life, and we’re encouraged to continue learning in order to remain competitive in our careers. Given its importance, do we ever take a […]
How Agile Development is Leading VR Innovation
As technology continues to press forward at a relentless pace, organizations are searching for any advantage they can to keep up or get ahead. However, the road to innovation is fraught with competition, complexity, and constantly shifting market conditions. There’s no bandaid fix or plug-and-play solution at the ready – and if there was, it […]
Heterogeneity in Surgical Training
For a glimpse into the world of surgical training over 100 years ago, one can look at The Agnew Clinic by Thomas Eakins and immediately observe the vast differences compared to today. Anatomist and surgeon David Hayes Agnew holds tools in his bare hands while his surgical team pins a patient down to a table and press […]
Examining the rise in orthopedic surgery patient claims
The Nuances of Numbers “Medicine’s distinction is that lives are lost in those slim margins” To appreciate the value of perfectionism in medicine, one only needs to consider the difference between 99% and 99.5% success rates. This marginal half-percent represents entire human lives. It means that for every 1000 individuals receiving treatment, five people won’t […]
The Role of Confidence in Performance
What do the world’s elite athletes have in common with orthopedic surgeons? They’re both expected to perform at an expert level and they have both trained for years to hone their skills – but more importantly, they rely on a strong sense of confidence to perform at their optimal level. In the case of athletes, […]
Surgery Residents Begin Training in VR
Press Release: Vancouver-based Precision OS has partnered with 10 North American universities and medical institutions to bring their high-fidelity virtual reality orthopedic surgery training platform into the surgical classroom. Precision OS envisions a future where surgeon trainees (residents) everywhere can receive the highest quality orthopedic training with real-time feedback, augmenting the cadaveric experience. To get there, […]
The Virtuous Circle of Value for Surgeons
Michael Porter thinks the healthcare system is transforming into a system based on value rather than services. At Clinical Congress 2018, he urged attendees to “be leaders in this transformation, rather than be dragged along.” He believes such a transformation is necessary because healthcare costs are unsustainable: they’re rising faster than GDP and income in most developed […]
Surgeon Education: The Reality of the Future is Virtual
Surgeon Education Surgeon training is a significant undertaking for both the learner and the teacher. To first do no harm, trainees spend countless hours learning to become competent and safe. The means to this end however has significant limitations. The cliché of see one, do one, teach one grossly oversimplifies the acquisition of a surgeon’s skill, […]
