Early VIRTUGUIDE surgeons report a 30-minute reduction in surgical time versus traditional treatment
Johnson & Johnson – Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a global leader in orthopaedic technologies and solutions, announced the launch of the VIRTUGUIDE System. This AI-powered, patient-matched solution is designed to support Lapidus procedure, a type of bunion surgery that helps realign the foot by joining two bones near the arch. The system uses pre-operative planning software, developed in collaboration with PeekMed, to assess each patient’s bunion and make personalized recommendations for the intended correction.
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Bunions are among the most common foot problems, affecting nearly one-third of adults in the U.S., yet traditional Lapidus surgery to treat the condition is often challenging. The VIRTUGUIDE AI Lapidus System addresses this by enabling a streamlined approach and reducing surgical complexity. Early users estimated procedural time savings of at least 30 minutes when using the system compared to their previous technique.
“VIRTUGUIDE™ has completely transformed my approach to bunion surgery, making a complex Lapidus procedure significantly easier and faster. Since adopting VIRTUGUIDE, my surgical corrections have been spot-on—what I plan preoperatively is exactly what I achieve in the operating room,” said Michael Campbell, M.D., FAAOS, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists “This improved accuracy leads to better outcomes, and the ability to present the pre-operative plan to my patients helps address their questions and ease their concerns.
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“The VIRTUGUIDE System is a pivotal advancement in AI-powered surgical precision for treating bunion deformities—a common, painful, and potentially debilitating condition affecting nearly one-third of Americans,” said Oray Boston, Worldwide President of Trauma, Extremities, Craniomaxillofacial, Animal Health and Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Johnson & Johnson MedTech. “This milestone marks an important step forward, as VIRTUGUIDE becomes the latest addition to our growing portfolio of VELYS™Enabling Tech solutions. By automating surgical planning and tailoring instrumentation to each patient, the system helps reduce complexity in the operating room and helps surgeons to achieve the intended correction.
This launch follows the 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the Pre-operative Planning Software, granted earlier this year.
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