Development of a physical shoulder simulator for the training of basic arthroscopic skills

ConclusionsThe physical shoulder simulator helps train novices in basic arthroscopic skills and provides objective measures of performance. By using the physical shoulder simulator, residents could improve their basic arthroscopic skills, resulting in improved patient safety.

Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - October 23, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Laura C. McCracken, Ana Luisa Trejos, Marie ‐Eve LeBel, Behnaz Poursartip, Abelardo Escoto, Rajni V. Patel, Michael D. Naish Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research