Proprio’s Paradigm: Surgical Navigation Platform
Real-time Guidance During Surgery
Proprio is a medical technology company working towards a fundamental improvement of surgical accuracy and efficiency. Its Paradigm platform is the first to use light field technology in spinal surgery navigation to create a real-time 3D view of patient anatomy and the surgical field.
The platform uses an advanced sensor suite to capture high-definition multimodal intraoperative images and fuses that information with preoperative scans. Using Paradigm’s technology, surgeons can access valuable, real-time data—including intraoperative images and power visualization capabilities, without harmful radiation exposure or disruption to workflow.
A critical challenge surgeons face during spine surgery is that scans taken prior to the procedure are outdated and inaccurate by the time the patient arrives in the operating room. As the patient’s body moves and pivots throughout the surgery, this requires intraoperative scans to be taken during surgery, adding time, radiation exposure, and costs. But Proprio leverages light field technology to enable surgeons to access an updated 3D view of the anatomy without the use of additional CT scans.
Traditionally, operating rooms only collect a limited subset of data, including start/stop times, blood loss estimates, and needle/sponge counts. Much of the surgical process has remained hidden to this point, trapped in a “black box.” Paradigm collects vast amounts of preoperative and intraoperative data, allowing surgeons to achieve greater precision, real-time surgical decision support, and improved efficiency, safety, and reproducibility in complex procedures.
Paradigm’s impact extends beyond individual patient care. The technology aligns with the broader societal goal of improving healthcare outcomes and resource utilization. Hospitals can operate more efficiently with fewer complications and revisions, ensuring patients receive high-quality care.
