KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Technology is altering the world we all know virtually daily, and now expertise is altering the way in which surgical procedure is being finished right here in East Tennessee.

Parkwest Medical Center officers stated it’s the first in Tennessee to have a surgeon do surgical procedure utilizing 3D hologram expertise.

“The big difference in this surgery compared to the traditional shoulder replacement is the precision in which we are able to put the implants in place, and the data that we planned pre-operationally we’re now able to implement that into real-time in the operating room and we’re able to minimize complications and improve outcomes for patients,” stated Kennon.

Dr. Justin Kennon, an Orthopedic Surgeon at Parkwest Medical Center, stated holograms, 3D digital actuality and combined actuality have turn out to be standard in all types of industries.

“It usually begins with some routine imaging in the office, and eventually, we normally get some advanced imaging with a CT scan at Parkwest and then eventually we reconnect, and we’re able to bring all of that technology and data together to come up with a plan for that patient,” stated Kennon.

Kennon stated he makes use of 3D goggles in surgical procedure to overlay a plan that was finished earlier than surgical procedure, permitting him to make use of real-time information with what’s occurring in surgical procedure to make crucial choices.

“We believe that being able to do this more precisely and accurately allows patients to have a little less pain and minimize operating room time as well. And So we think that long-term this will give easier and quicker recoveries as well,” stated Kennon.

Kennon stated he’s one among practically 30 surgeons within the nation who prompt early on to make use of the sort of expertise on sufferers.

He additionally shared he and his sufferers have been proud of the outcomes. In reality, Kennon stated he would suggest the sort of surgical procedure for his household.

“We’ve been very, very happy with the outcomes. My patients have been exceedingly happy and thrilled with the way things have gone for them. For me, it brings joy to me being able to see patients get back to playing golf and pickleball and you know all the things they want to do,” stated Kennon.

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