New perspectives in orthopedics : Developments through neurotechnology and metaverse

Abstract

The combination of neurotechnology and metaverse holds high potentials for orthopedics, as it offers abroad spectrum of possibilities to overcome the limits of traditional medical care. The vision of amedical metaverse providing the infrastructure as alink for innovative technologies opens up new opportunities for therapy, medical collaborations and practical, personalized training for aspiring physicians. However, risks and challenges, such as security and privacy, health-related issues, acceptance by patients and doctors, as well as technical hurdles and access to the technologies, remain. Hence, future research and development is paramount. Nonetheless, due to technological progress, the exploration of new research areas, and the improved availability of the technologies paired with cost reduction, the prospects for neurotechnology and metaverse in orthopedics are promising.