The Yellow Ribbon

Mixed Reality in Orthopaedic Oncology — Reimagining Surgical Planning

The convergence of AR and VR—collectively known as Mixed Reality (MR)—is transforming surgical planning and education in orthopaedic oncology.

While 3D printing helped visualize complex anatomy, it’s MR that truly allows surgeons to step inside the case — viewing tumors, resection margins, and implants in real-world spatial context.

In collaboration with Dr. Casey Wong, we integrated CT and MRI data into a mixed-reality workflow using the Microsoft HoloLens 2.
The result? A deeper understanding of surgical geometry and planning that transcends traditional imaging.

Though Microsoft may discontinue the HoloLens 2, the promise of MR in oncology continues. The real challenge now lies in building global collaboration among clinicians, engineers, and innovators to sustain this evolution.

Mixed Reality isn’t just technology — it’s a step toward precision, empathy, and preparedness in cancer surgery.

Asia-Pacific Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (APMSTS) 2025 – Bali, Indonesia

It was an honour to participate in the APMSTS 2025 meeting held in Bali, Indonesia, bringing together leading orthopaedic oncosurgeons and sarcoma specialists from across the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. The conference served as a vital platform for advancing knowledge in sarcoma care, limb salvage surgery, and orthopedic oncology innovations.

We presented two papers at this prestigious meeting:
1️⃣ Novel Bioprosthetic 3D-Printed Tumor Prosthesis – highlighting outcomes from three complex cases combining biological reconstruction principles with custom-engineered implants.
2️⃣ Proximal Femur Reconstruction in Children – presenting one of the world’s largest pediatric series (11 cases) with a long-term follow-up of four to five years, showcasing encouraging functional outcomes.

Delegates from over 25 countries contributed to this enriching academic exchange, reaffirming our collective commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in musculoskeletal oncology.



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“Dr. Pramod Chinder with renowned author, columnist, and nationalist thinker Shefali Vaidya at the Rashtrotthana event in Jayanagar, Bengaluru. A day of insightful discussions and inspiring exchanges.”

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🇮🇳✨ This Independence Day, our team at The Yellow Ribbon & Kanasinakatte Aarogya Kendra had the honor of celebrating with the bright young students of Kanasinakatte School, Shivamogga.

The day began with the proud hoisting of our national flag, followed by distributing school books and stationery to the children — a small step towards nurturing their dreams and education. 📚✏️

Moments like these remind us that freedom shines brightest when we empower the next generation. 🌟💛