There is alot of hype out there. Allow me to try to shamelessly guess which technologies will be the most impactful (as usual, just my opinion). Ranking #1 is the most impactful. Ranking #7 is the least impactful.
#1/Printed Tissue: Bespoke 3D printed tissue with the patient's own cells for a single surgical application. Think about synthetic bone, cartilage, tendons and ligament. This may be done by a device company or locally at the hospital or surgery center.
#2/AI and Machine Learning: AI and ML are being used to improve the diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up of patients with orthopedic conditions. When companies acquired enormous data sets, the AI will be unquestionably better than humans at diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up of patients.
#3/Augmented Reality: AR will give surgeons mind-blowing visuals and information with a tiny flip-up lens. AR will be voice-activated and will turn an average surgeon into a super surgeon. AR will be a much bigger impact on orthopedic surgery than VR in the future.
#4/Printed Metal Implants: 3D printing technology is being used to create customized orthopedic implants, such as joint replacements, that are tailored to ...
