Open AccessSimulation technologies in spinal surgery
Author(s) -
Vadim A. Byvaltsev,
А. А. Калинин,
Evgenii Belykh,
I. A. Stepanov
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
vestnik rossijskoj akademii medicinskih nauk
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.122
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2414-3545
pISSN - 0869-6047
DOI - 10.15690/vramn681
Subject(s) - spinal surgery , surgical simulation , neurosurgery , competence (human resources) , intervention (counseling) , medicine , surgical planning , medical physics , computer science , process (computing) , surgical procedures , surgery , psychology , nursing , social psychology , operating system
This review reflects the current state of simulation technologies in neurosurgery and, in particular, in spinal surgery. Currently, there are different types of simulations used in spine surgery including the biological, artificial and virtual models. Simulations help to facilitate an optimal study of the anatomy, understand the spatial relationships between organs and tissues, plan properly the surgical intervention, and gain tactile surgical skills. The implementation of simulation technologies in the educational process provides objective assessment of the initial level of training, improvement of the competence in trained professionals, as well as prevention of surgical errors in various clinical situations.