POCATELLO ― Bingham Healthcare proudly announces that Dr. Nathan Richardson has successfully performed the first shoulder arthroplasty surgery in Pocatello using the revolutionary Blueprint Mixed Reality Guidance System by Stryker.

He is one of only eight surgeons in the country currently using this technology. It is available in our community because of his skill and commitment to give patients the very best outcomes possible.

This innovative system, combining Stryker's cutting-edge software with the Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset, enables surgeons to execute highly precise surgeries based on 3D images of the patient's shoulder. Dr. Richardson's groundbreaking use of this technology marks a significant advancement in personalized patient care and surgical accuracy.

“Mixed reality technology offers important benefits to patients,” said Dr. Richardson. “This technology allows the surgeon to plan and execute the surgery based on precise images and the mixed reality tracking system, thereby minimizing the risk of improper placement of the implant. This is individualized care tailored to each patient’s arthritic wear and tear. It has been shown to the most accurate system being used in the U.S.”

The Blueprint MR Guidance System, which received FDA clearance in January 2023, represents a significant leap forward in shoulder arthroplasty. Its successful implementation by Dr. Richardson underscores Bingham Healthcare's commitment to providing state-of-the-art medical care to the community.

For more information on the Blueprint Mixed Reality system, visit shoulderblueprint.com.