Exploring eye-tracking in orthopedics: Potential uses and perspectives

Eye-tracking technology has emerged as a promising tool in the medical and surgical field, offering significant potential for improving diagnostic accuracy, enhancing training, and assessing clinical skills across various disciplines. This article focuses on the current and potential applications of eye-tracking in orthopedic practice, including its role in diagnostic imaging, surgical training, and measuring cognitive workload. Eye-tracking can objectively evaluate visual attention, identify expertise levels, teach trainees, and optimize decision-making during high-pressure scenarios. In addition, it provides real-time feedback that can enhance surgical performance and teamwork. While its use in orthopedics is still evolving, this article highlights the need for further research, particularly in real-world clinical settings, to realize its benefits for orthopedic education and clinical practice.