title: Using virtual reality to teach radiographic positioning.
abstract: Using virtual reality to teach radiographic positioning overcomes many of the limitations of traditional teaching methods and offers several unique advantages. This article describes a virtual reality prototype that could be used to teach radiographic positioning of the elbow joint. By using virtual reality, students are able to see the movement of bones as the arm is manipulated. The article also describes the development and challenges of using virtual reality in medical education.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Allied Health Professions, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Rolland
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Kancherla
mesh_terms: D003196:Computer Graphics; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003626:Data Display; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004582:Electronics, Medical / Q000295:instrumentation; D005246:Feedback; D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture; D011859:Radiography / Q000379:methods*; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000193:education*; D014584:User-Computer Interface