Open AccessNovel Application of Immersive Virtual Reality Simulation Training: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Ryan Lohre,
Lise Leveille,
Danny P. Goel
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.358
H-Index - 2
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-21-00114
Subject(s) - virtual reality , training (meteorology) , computer science , human–computer interaction , multimedia , geography , meteorology
A percutaneous pinning of a slipped capital femoral epiphysis is described after the use of immersive virtual reality (iVR) training. This case report documents the first reported example of an immediate translation of surgical skill from iVR to the operating room.