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This study developed a realistic virtual reality (VR) bone drilling simulator with haptic feedback for Kirschner wire (K-wire) placement training. Expert surgeons confirmed its high realism and potential for surgical education.

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  • Medical Simulation
  • Surgical Training
  • Virtual Reality

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  • Osteosynthesis with Kirschner wires (K-wires) is crucial for hand fracture fixation but challenging due to limited surgical sight.
  • Existing training methods for K-wire insertion are often insufficient, costly, and time-consuming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a virtual reality (VR) based training system for precise K-wire placement.
  • To implement a real-time bone drilling simulation with haptic force-feedback.

Main Methods:

  • A virtual fixture-based force-feedback drilling approach was utilized, decomposing the task into distinct phases managed by a finite state machine (FSM).
  • Haptic feedback was described for each state, with strategies to prevent jarring during transitions.
  • Real bone drilling feed rates were experimentally determined and integrated into the simulation for enhanced realism.

Main Results:

  • The virtual fixture approach demonstrated good haptic performance and stable drilling behavior.
  • The system was evaluated by 26 expert surgeons who rated the virtual drilling as highly realistic.
  • A constant simulation thread ensured precise drilling motion.

Conclusions:

  • The developed VR system effectively simulates force-feedback-assisted bone drilling with high fidelity.
  • This technology holds significant potential for advancing medical training applications, particularly in minimally invasive surgical procedures.