==== Overreliance ====

**Overreliance** refers to the excessive or unjustified dependence on a tool, technology, or method, often at the expense of critical thinking, professional judgment, or alternative approaches. It can lead to diminished adaptability, reduced vigilance, or inappropriate application in complex situations.

In [[neurosurgery]], overreliance may manifest as:

  * Blind trust in [[3D virtual reality]] or [[3D printed models]] without cross-verifying with traditional [[2D imaging]] or intraoperative findings
  * Neglecting clinical reasoning in favor of algorithmic or simulation-based outputs
  * Assuming that [[enhanced realism]] inherently improves [[surgical outcomes]]

Overreliance on unvalidated technologies may compromise [[patient safety]] and create a false sense of preparedness. Proper integration requires maintaining a balance between innovation and evidence-based practice.