Novarad to Showcase Augmented Reality Surgical Navigation at AAOS 2026

The healthcare tech company will demonstrate its VisAR platform at the leading orthopedic conference in New Orleans.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Novarad, a leading health tech SaaS company, will attend the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana from March 2-6. At the conference, Novarad will showcase VisAR, its augmented reality surgical navigation platform designed to enhance spatial understanding and procedural confidence in complex spine and orthopedic procedures.

Why it matters

As one of the most important gatherings in orthopedics, AAOS 2026 provides Novarad a valuable opportunity to connect with surgeons and partners to demonstrate how its augmented reality technology can support more confident surgical planning and execution.

The details

At AAOS 2026, Novarad will enable attendees to experience live demonstrations of VisAR, its augmented reality surgical navigation platform. VisAR allows surgeons to visualize patient-specific anatomy in interactive 3D, supporting more precise planning and intraoperative execution for complex spine and orthopedic procedures.

  • The AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting will take place from March 2-6, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The players

Novarad

A leading health tech SaaS company specializing in enterprise imaging and workflow solutions for healthcare providers worldwide, with over 30 years of innovation and more than 1,000 customized solutions globally.

VisAR

Novarad's augmented reality surgical navigation platform designed to enhance spatial understanding and procedural confidence in complex spine and orthopedic procedures.

David Grandpre

The VP of Product at Novarad.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The leading conference that brings together orthopedic surgeons, healthcare innovators, and medical technology companies to explore advancements in musculoskeletal care.

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What they’re saying

“AAOS is one of the most important gatherings in orthopedics. We're excited to connect with surgeons and partners to demonstrate how augmented reality can support more confident surgical planning and execution.”

— David Grandpre, VP of Product at Novarad (bakercityherald.com)

What’s next

Attendees can visit Novarad at Booth 2801 during the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting to experience live demonstrations of the VisAR augmented reality surgical navigation platform.

The takeaway

Novarad's participation in the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting highlights the growing importance of advanced technologies like augmented reality in supporting more precise and confident surgical planning and execution in the field of orthopedics.