A Simple and Low-cost Drilling Simulator for Training Plunging Distance Among Orthopedic Surgery Residents

Drilling through bone is a complex action that requires precise motor skills of an orthopedic surgeon. In order to minimize plunging and soft tissue damage, the surgeon must halt drill progression precisely following penetration of the far cortex. The purpose of this study was to create a low-cost and easy-to-use drilling simulator to train orthopedic residents in reducing the drill plunging depth.
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research