The Role of Mixed Reality Simulation for Surgical Training in Spine: Phase 1 Validation

Conclusion. The surgery team considered that this virtual simulation provides a highly effective training environment, and it significantly enhances teaching of surgical anatomy and operative strategies in the neurosurgical field. A mixture of physical and virtual simulation provided the desired results of enhancing the requisite psychomotor and cognitive skills, previously acquired only during a surgical apprenticeship. The combination of these tools may potentially improve and abbreviate the learning curve for trainees, in a safe environment. Level of Evidence: 3
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: SURGERY Source Type: research