Dr. Andrew Green, a renowned shoulder specialist with University Orthopedics, recently became the first surgeon in New England to utilize ARVIS®, a groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) guidance system for shoulder joint replacement surgery.
Developed by Enovis™, ARVIS® (Augmented Reality Visualization and Information System) is the only AR platform currently available in the United States that enables surgical navigation for shoulder joint replacements, all within a single, compact system, thus facilitating precise implant placement.
“I’ve incorporated ARVIS® into my practice because it’s designed specifically to fit the needs of my shoulder patients,” said Dr. Green, Chief of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Brown University Health and University Orthopedics. “After more than 30 years performing shoulder replacements, I know how important the small details are to a good result. My patients deserve the best tools and technology available. The ARVIS® system helps me to precisely position the implants, which is especially important in cases with more severe bone deformity. Published research studies show that computer-assisted planning and navigation improve the surgical accuracy over traditional unguided surgical techniques. With ARVIS®, I have complete control of the surgery.”
Shoulder pain caused by osteoarthritis and severe rotator cuff disorders is the most common reason for anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacements. While less common than hip and knee replacements, utilization of shoulder arthroplasty is increasing at a faster rate and is expected to rise as the population ages.
“Shoulder replacement requires time for recovery,” said Dr. Green, who is also a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. “Innovation and advances in technology, such as ARVIS®, will significantly impact how quickly patients return to the activities they love. ARVIS® allows for an individualized surgical experience tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy.”
ARVIS® integrates tracking cameras, a 3D AR display, and a hands-free interface within a surgical helmet-compatible eyepiece. Its proprietary hardware enhances surgical precision while minimizing the physical footprint and financial burden associated with traditional robotic systems.
University Orthopedics’ adoption of ARVIS® marks a new era of accessible, high-tech orthopedic care for patients in New England and sets a precedent for other institutions nationwide.
For more information about Dr. Andrew Green and shoulder surgery at University Orthopedics, visit UOI.com or call 401-457-1500.
To learn more about ARVIS®, visit Enovis’ website.
About Dr. Andrew Green
Andrew Green, MD is the Chief of the Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Green is a fellowship-trained specialist in problems of the shoulder, elbow, and upper extremity. He is an internationally recognized expert in shoulder and elbow surgery and is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (www.ABOS.org) in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Association, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, New England Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. He has been recognized as a “Top Doctor” and is listed in the Guide to America’s Top Orthopedists, and Who’s Who in America.
Each year he evaluates more than one thousand new patients and performs over 400 arthroscopic, reconstructive, joint replacement, and trauma surgeries for a broad spectrum of shoulder and elbow disorders. Most commonly, he treats patients for rotator cuff disorders (impingement syndrome and tears), shoulder dislocations and instability, labral tears, arthritis, fractures, and sports injuries, using minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and both standard and reverse total shoulder replacement. Dr. Green is an attending surgeon at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, and a consultant at the Providence V.A. Medical Center.