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. 2024 Dec 6;12(12).
doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.24.00152. eCollection 2024 Dec 1.

The Role of Virtual Reality in Training Orthopaedic Surgery Residents

Tommy Boland  1 , Danae Alexandrou  1 , Elizabeth Yirga  1 , Mia V Rumps  2 , Shreya M Saraf  2 , Mary K Mulcahey  2
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The Role of Virtual Reality in Training Orthopaedic Surgery Residents

Tommy Boland et al. JBJS Rev. .

Abstract

» Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used across surgical specialties in training, offering a safe, immersive environment for skill development.» Studies show that VR significantly improves surgical performance making it an effective training tool for orthopaedic residents; however, effects may be more pronounced in junior trainees and may not be seen in senior trainees or attendings.» As VR technology evolves, it promises broader applications in surgical training, though further research is needed to establish its superiority over traditional methods.

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