Professional use cases

Neurosurgery

Explore neuroanatomy and patient-specific imaging in 3D for neurosurgical teaching, case discussion, and patient explanations.

3D head and brain imaging

Workflow

From imaging
to 3D discussion.

Import a DICOM dataset, select the relevant views, and use the anatomy as a shared reference.

Prepare the caseImport the dataset and select the cranial region for the teaching session.
Explore neuroanatomyUse volumes and slices to examine structures and their spatial relationships.
Explain the caseGuide participants through the anatomy and revisit relevant views during discussion.

Applications

Neuroanatomy
in spatial context.

Connect imaging with detailed anatomical teaching and a common visual reference.

Imaging correlations

Compare volumetric and cross-sectional views to discuss cranial landmarks and adjacent structures.

Explore Medical Imaging

Relate neuroanatomy to patient-specific imaging

Neurosurgical teaching brings together detailed regional anatomy and the spatial information represented in imaging. A volumetric view can introduce the overall orientation before the instructor moves to specific structures. Source slices then provide a cross-sectional reference for the same region.

A session can focus on the cranial anatomy illustrated by a selected dataset, including relationships between the brain, skull, and neighbouring structures. Learners can examine the region from several directions and explain how its appearance changes with the view. The emphasis remains on the anatomy available in the material.

Human dissection models provide an additional reference for layered anatomy. Comparing these models with imaging can help an instructor explain regional organization without implying that an atlas specimen represents the anatomy of a particular patient. Each resource has a distinct role in the teaching sequence.

Design case-based neuroanatomy sessions

An effective teaching case begins with a defined objective, such as orientation within a cranial region or identification of anatomical landmarks. The instructor can prepare a small number of views that support this objective and introduce them in a consistent order. Participants can then examine the same region independently or in a shared session.

During discussion, learners can describe the position of a structure and relate it to other visible landmarks. The instructor can return to the broader volume when additional context is needed. This approach keeps the session focused on explanation and anatomical reasoning rather than a succession of disconnected images.

Recording the demonstration preserves the instructor’s sequence and narration for later study. Learners can revisit difficult relationships, prepare questions, and return to the material before a subsequent teaching session. The recording complements the live discussion and the other resources used in the programme.

Collaboration

Discuss the same
anatomical reference.

Teach neurosurgical cases in a shared TeamXR session, locally or across locations.

For instructor-led sessions, teacher mode provides control over participant interaction while the material is explained. A session can combine a prepared presentation with questions and shared exploration, allowing participants to return to the same views when clarification is needed.

Record the explanation

Capture voice and 3D interactions with RecordXR for training and later discussion.

Explore TeamXR
Medical professionals in a shared VR teaching session

Get started

Evaluate the workflow.

Test the software with representative data. Contact our team about supported devices, licences, and your intended use.

Begin with a dataset and session format that reflect your intended use. Check the required applications, viewing devices, group access, and preparation workflow before choosing a licence. This provides a practical basis for evaluating the setup in your own environment.