Fishers surgeon performs Indiana’s first augmented reality shoulder replacement

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Central Indiana Orthopedics (CIO) announces a groundbreaking advancement in orthopedic surgery: Dr. Brian Badman, a board-certified, fellowship-trained shoulder surgeon, has performed the first augmented reality-assisted shoulder replacement surgery in the state of Indiana using the ARVIS® Shoulder system.

The landmark procedure was completed on Monday, July 28, at CIO outpatient surgery center in Fishers, marking a major milestone in orthopedic innovation and patient care.

The ARVIS® system (Augmented Reality Visual and Information System) represents the next generation in surgical navigation. This cutting-edge, headset-based technology allows surgeons to view real-time visual guidance through a wearable display, eliminating the need for bulky equipment or pre-operative CT scans. With ARVIS, Dr. Badman was able to stay fully focused on the patient while making precise, real-time decisions based on their unique anatomy.

“With ARVIS, I’m able to make more informed and accurate decisions during shoulder replacement surgery,” Dr. Badman said. “It’s a smarter way to operate – one that keeps my attention where it matters most: on the patient.”

By utilizing ARVIS, CIO continues to enhance its commitment to personalized, minimally invasive surgical care. This new technology allows for greater implant accuracy based on the patient’s unique anatomy, more streamlined procedures without additional imaging or room clutter, and enhanced surgical focus, supporting safer and more efficient operations.

This latest innovation builds on the practice’s long-standing reputation for adopting state-of-the-art technologies, including early use of Mako SmartRobotics™ for hip and knee replacements.

“We’re proud to be at the forefront of orthopedic innovation,” CIO President Dr. Steven Herbst said. “Dr. Badman’s pioneering use of ARVIS is another example of how we’re improving outcomes and patient experience through forward-thinking care.”

Learn more about Central Indiana Orthopedics at CIOcenter.com.

About Dr. Brian Badman
Dr. Brian Badman is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Central Indiana Orthopedics, specializing exclusively in shoulder care. A nationally recognized leader in his field, he is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and has extensive experience in both minimally invasive and complex shoulder procedures. Find out more at BrianBadmanMD.com.