Metaverse applied to musculoskeletal pathology: Orthoverse and Rehabverse.

Autor: Román-Belmonte JM; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela University Hospital, Madrid, Spain., Rodríguez-Merchán EC; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.; Osteoarticular Surgery Research, Hospital La Paz Institute for Health Research - IdiPAZ (La Paz University Hospital - Autonomous University of Madrid), Madrid, Spain., De la Corte-Rodríguez H; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Postgraduate medicine [Postgrad Med] 2023 Jun; Vol. 135 (5), pp. 440-448. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Feb 20.
DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2023.2180953
Abstrakt: The Metaverse is 'an integrated network of 3D virtual worlds.' It incorporates digitally created realities into the real world, involves virtual copies of existing places and changes the physical reality by superimposing digital aspects, allowing its users to interact with these elements in an immersive, real-time experience. The applications of the Metaverse are numerous, with an increasing number of experiences in the field of musculoskeletal disease management. In the field of medical training, the Metaverse can help facilitate the learning experience and help develop complex clinical skills. In clinical care, the Metaverse can help clinicians perform orthopedic surgery more accurately and safely and can improve pain management, the performance of rehabilitation techniques and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Virtualization can also optimize aspects of healthcare information and management, increasing the effectiveness of procedures and the functioning of organizations. This optimization can be especially relevant in departments that are under significant care provider pressure. However, we must not lose sight of the fundamental challenges that still need to be solved, such as ensuring patient privacy and fairness. Several studies are underway to assess the feasibility and safety of the Metaverse.
Databáze: MEDLINE