3D Simulation of Spine Surgery Educational but Doesn't Improve Surgical Performance

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A three-dimensional computer-based simulation for pedicle screw insertion was positively regarded by attendees to the instructional course but didn't make the trainees comfortable with performing the operation, according to a study published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.

Surgical residents were recruited to undergo a spine surgery cadaver course that included standard training on pedicle screw insertion in addition to a training session on the simulator using a CT-based 3D model of the spine. A total of 185 thoracic and lumbar pedicle screws were inserted by 37 trainees.

Of the trainees, 82 percent responded to the questionnaire that they felt the training was a beneficial educational tool. The one-hour training session didn't improve performance in screw placement among the trainees.

Read the abstract for "Exploring the Role of 3-Dimesnional Simulation in Surgical Training: Feedback From a Pilot Study."

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