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New York, NY, March 22, 2021 | Dr. Stephanie Petterson of the Orthopaedic Foundation and Drs. Shannon Bailey and Richard Friedland of Immertec were recently accepted to present their latest research at the Association for Surgical Education (ASE) 2021 Annual Meeting. The accepted podium presentation shares the results of testing the usability of Immertec’s real-time virtual reality training platform with orthopedic surgeons.

The ASE 2021 Annual Meeting will take place virtually from April 29 through May 1. The annual meeting will feature panels, lectures, and abstract presentations on the latest in surgical education.

The Orthopaedic Foundation and Immertec have an ongoing research partnership to evaluate the usability of Immertec’s Medoptic virtual reality (VR) training platform from the surgeon’s perspective. Medoptic is a software platform supported by hardware that streams live 3D content from the operating room. The platform has three features: a mobile scheduling app, VR headsets loaned to users to remote into live events and real-time stereoscopic teleconferencing for collaboration with surgeon instructors and peers.

“It is important for us to continue to research the best way surgeons can utilize remote training alternatives. We look forward to sharing our research at this year’s annual meeting to continue to evaluate the potential of VR training platforms for surgical education,” said Dr. Shannon Bailey of Immertec.

The first research initiative, held at the Orthopaedic Foundation’s bioskills lab in Manhattan, NY, included 13 orthopaedic surgeons participating in a live cadaveric demonstration of a total shoulder arthroplasty using the platform from various remote locations across the US. The research validated the usability of Immertec’s Medoptic system compared to industry benchmark standards.

To learn more about the ASE 2021 Annual Meeting and registration details, visit:
https://web.cvent.com/event/af441485-b2a2-4c03-97a5-888954f024fe/summary

About Orthopaedic Foundation
The Orthopaedic Foundation was created as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose primary function is to effectively promote, support, develop and encourage research and education concerning minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery and advancements in musculoskeletal diseases. The Foundation is additionally committed to initiatives that educate individuals of all ages who are passionate about a healthy and active lifestyle and engage in self-directed practices to maintain that lifestyle. The aim of the Foundation is to discover new modalities for the treatment of orthopaedic injuries and musculoskeletal disease, to promote injury prevention, and to explore minimally invasive treatments that guarantee shorter recovery time and faster return to daily activities.

About Immertec
Founded in 2017 and based in Tampa, Florida, Immertec is an award-winning technology startup that’s pushing the limits of what is possible in virtual health. The company’s real-time VR platform allows surgeons to instantly train on new medical devices, learn modern surgical procedures and collaborate on surgical cases from anywhere. By changing the way surgeons train and connect, Immertec is promoting a world where all people have access to the highest standard of care regardless of race, physical location, economic status, or nationality. For more information, visit https://immertec.com.

Orthopaedic Foundation Media Contact:
Janine Bahar
(203) 869-2002
jbahar@ofals.org

Immertec Media Contact:
Tyana Daley
(813) 898-6019
tyana@immertec.com

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