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Education in wrist arthroscopy: past, present and future
M C Obdeijn1, N Bavinck2, C Mathoulin3
1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 22660, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. m.c.obdeijn@amc.uva.nl.
Summary
New educational media, including e-learning and virtual reality (VR) simulators, can enhance wrist arthroscopy training. This approach supports current methods by improving surgical skills and knowledge acquisition for trainees.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Education
- Medical Simulation
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Arthroscopy is a key technique in wrist surgery, with skills traditionally acquired in the operating room.
- E-learning and virtual reality (VR) have transformed endoscopic surgery training in other fields.
- The effectiveness of these modern educational tools for wrist arthroscopy is under investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of e-learning and simulator training to support current methods of teaching wrist arthroscopy skills.
- To determine if modern educational media can enhance the acquisition of operative skills in wrist arthroscopy.
Main Methods:
- A literature search was conducted to identify existing methods for teaching endoscopic skills, with an assessment of validity.
- A survey was distributed to European Wrist Arthroscopy Society (EWAS) members to gauge demand for modern training tools.
- The study evaluated the perceived value of e-learning and simulators among hand surgeons.
Main Results:
- Literature supports e-learning as a valuable tool for foundational arthroscopy knowledge.
- VR and simulator training are hypothesized to enhance surgical trainees' operative skills.
- A significant majority of surveyed hand surgeons (55/65) found e-learning valuable, and 62/65 saw added value in simulators for wrist arthroscopy training.
Conclusions:
- The findings support the integration of e-learning and simulator training to enhance current wrist arthroscopy education.
- There is a clear need and relevance for adopting these modern educational media in surgical training programs.
- These tools offer a promising avenue for improving the proficiency of surgeons in wrist arthroscopy.