2024
Dr. George Athwal Introduces Revolutionary New Mixed Reality Technology for Shoulder Replacements
January 10, 2024
St. Joseph’s is one of two centres in the world to debut the revolutionary next step in mixed reality technology for shoulder replacement surgery that can track surgical instruments in real time and precisely point the way for surgeons. With this latest evolution of technology, a 3D representation of the patient’s anatomy and shoulder implant – similar to a hologram - is overlaid on the surgical site, giving the surgeon the sci-fi superpower of X-ray vision while operating. With the position of the instruments monitored by the system, orthopedic surgeon Dr. George Athwal has taken visionary surgery to a whole new level – literally and figuratively.Joy Macdermid Appointed to the Order of Ontario
January 01, 2024
Congratulations to Joy Macdermid for being appointed to the Order of Ontario! The Order of Ontario - the province's highest honour - recognizes outstanding people who have made exceptional contributions to help build a stronger province, nation and world. Members of the Order come from all walks of life and represent various sectors of society including public service, business, journalism and health care. Dr. Joy MacDermid’s research in the 1990s and subsequent global workshops brought patient-reported outcomes into the decision-making process for the first time. Her commitment to sharing knowledge with patients inspired a long-overdue paradigm shift. She is a founding member of the Canadian Institute of Public Safety Research and has attracted a new generation of surgeons and scientists, elevating the voices of women in fields where they had long been absent. Her dedication to putting the patient first has created a powerful legacy.
