Goa has taken a significant step forward in advanced orthopaedic care with the successful completion of 50 joint replacement surgeries using Pixee, an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) surgical platform developed in France and introduced in India by Meril, a global medical technology leader dedicated to advancing patient care.
For the first time in Goa, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Ameya Velingker and his team at BONE AND JOINT CARE have adopted this state-of-the-art technology, making complex joint replacement procedures more precise, efficient, and patient-friendly.
The Pixee system is an advanced AR-assisted device that ensures accurate alignment during surgery by projecting real-time 3D anatomical views onto the surgeon’s screen. This capability allows for unparalleled precision in placement and alignment, reducing the margin for human error. By simplifying complex measurements, Pixee delivers shorter surgery times, fewer complications, and faster recovery, while also promising long-term positive outcomes for patients.
Speaking on the achievement, Dr. Ameya Velingker said, “Integrating Pixee AR technology into our surgical practice has been a game-changer. It allows us to visualise patient anatomy in real time, make ultra-precise incisions, and complete procedures more efficiently. This means less blood loss, faster recovery, and better long-term outcomes for our patients. The success of our first 50 cases is just the beginning — the potential of AR in transforming surgery is immense.”
The advantages of Augmented Reality in surgery go well beyond orthopaedic joint replacement. Its potential spans multiple medical specialties — from neurosurgery, where it offers enhanced visualisation for delicate brain and spine procedures, to oncology, where it enables precise tumour localisation and removal for improved surgical margins. In cardiology, AR can assist in accurate catheter placement and other minimally invasive interventions, opening the door to safer, more efficient, and more effective treatments across the healthcare spectrum.
Augmented Reality is poised to fundamentally transform healthcare, offering unparalleled benefits for patients, surgeons, and healthcare systems globally. We at BONE AND JOINT CARE remains dedicated to exploring the vast potential of AR, envisioning a future where surgeries are safer, more efficient, and more accessible to all.
