Open AccessDoes Virtual Reality Improve Procedural Completion and Accuracy in an Intramedullary Tibial Nail Procedure? A Randomized Control Trial
Author(s) -
Mark D Orland,
Michael J. Patetta,
Michael Wieser,
Erdan Kayupov,
Mark H. Gonzalez
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical orthopaedics and related research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.178
H-Index - 204
eISSN - 1528-1132
pISSN - 0009-921X
DOI - 10.1097/corr.0000000000001362
Subject(s) - intramedullary rod , virtual reality , medicine , tibia , surgery , learning curve , randomized controlled trial , computer science , artificial intelligence , operating system
Artificial reality technologies are currently being explored as potential options to improve surgical education. Previous studies have primarily examined the efficacy of artificial reality in laparoscopic procedures, but to our knowledge, none have been performed in orthopaedically relevant procedures such as intramedullary tibial nailing, which calls for more versatile large-scale movements.