More than 2'000 professionals from surgery, research, and hospital management attended this year’s congress to exchange knowledge and discuss developments in orthopaedics. Beyond the scientific sessions, the exhibition floor served as a platform for dialogue and practical demonstrations of new technologies.
Our booth replicated the OR-X environment in a compact setup, offering participants the opportunity to explore modern training solutions. A central element was an AR-assisted simulation of a total hip arthroplasty developed within the PROFICIENCY research project. This project focuses on improving surgical education for both open and minimally invasive procedures using simulator-based methods comparable to flight simulators. It allows future surgeons to practice repeatedly, monitor progress, and address potential complications under controlled conditions. The OR-X and University Hospital Balgrist are actively contributing to this initiative and presented its current status to the orthopaedic community.