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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Lola Christina Alao

Apple Vision Pro headset used in surgical shoulder operation

The Apple Vision Pro has been used in a surgical operation once again, in a world first for the use of the VR headset in a procedure of its kind. It was used in a shoulder-joint replacement procedure.

The Apple Vision Pro was used to organise and manage a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, medical software maker eXeX said on Tuesday. The operation works by replacing the ball and socket joint in the shoulder, switching the positions to help improve muscle function.

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