This episode features Dr. Stefano Bini, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) & Board Member at StartUp Health. Here, he discusses his background, what he is seeing with artificial intelligence, AR, 3D printing, & robotics in orthopedics, and more.
Summary
Expert Dr. Stefano Bini Discusses the Impact of Technology on Orthopedics
Dr. Stefano Bini, a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and a Board Member at StartUp Health, is deeply invested in the intersection of technology and orthopedics. In a recent interview, he shared his thoughts on how AI, AR, 3D printing, and robotics are transforming the field.
Background and Expertise
As an orthopedic surgeon from Italy, Dr. Bini specializes in hip and knee arthroplasty and is involved in digital technologies. He also runs the Digital Orthopedics Conference in San Francisco, which explores the impact of technology on orthopedics. Dr. Bini is most excited about AI for resource allocation, robotics for procedures, augmented reality for trauma surgery, virtual reality for training, and 3D printing for manufacturing body parts.
Education and Experience
Dr. Bini studied political science at Stanford University before deciding to pursue medicine. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University and returned to UCSF for his orthopedic training. He then returned to Italy to learn different medical approaches, which opened his mind to the potential of digital health technologies.
The Role of Technology in Healthcare
Dr. Bini believes that technology can help bridge the gap in healthcare as demand increases and resources become scarce. AI, robots, drones, and 3D printing can all play a significant role in supporting staff and clinicians, removing menial, repetitive tasks, increasing access and quality, and decreasing costs. Dr. Bini points out that 70% of the world's population used to spend their time producing food, compared to only 2% today, highlighting the significant potential of technology to improve healthcare globally.
Taking a Global Perspective
Dr. Bini recognizes that the healthcare system in the United States may not be well suited to be exported into other countries, and that studying political science provided valuable insight into differing perspectives on healthcare. He believes that technology can help address the increasing demand for healthcare, especially in the face of decreasing resources.
Dr. Bini's expertise and experience make him a valuable voice in the conversation about the role of technology in orthopedics and healthcare as a whole.
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This episode aired on 03/19/2023 and can be listened here.
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