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  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Medical Education Technology
  • Surgical Simulation

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  • Surgeon self-confidence is crucial for effective patient care and professional development.
  • Traditional training methods may not adequately prepare naive trainees for complex procedures.
  • Virtual Reality (VR) offers a novel approach to surgical skills acquisition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of Virtual Reality (VR) simulation on the confidence and retention of novice surgical trainees.
  • To compare VR simulation with traditional technique guides for intramedullary tibial nail insertion preparation.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-five first- and second-year medical students were randomized into three groups: technique guide only, VR simulation only, or combined approach.
  • Participants completed pre- and post-preparation assessments of procedural confidence and retention.
  • Intramedullary tibial nail insertion served as the benchmark surgical procedure.

Main Results:

  • The VR and combined groups demonstrated significantly higher procedural confidence compared to the technique guide group.
  • Confidence was notably improved in performing surgical steps, using a compact bone model, and operating with an attending surgeon present.
  • Retention of procedural steps was significantly enhanced in participants utilizing VR simulation.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual Reality (VR) simulation is an effective tool for improving surgical trainee confidence and short-term retention of procedures.
  • Enhanced confidence and knowledge acquisition through VR can foster greater trainee autonomy and improve surgical education.
  • VR simulation represents a valuable adjunct to traditional surgical training methodologies.